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How to Succeed In CollegeBy: Muhammad SiddiquiSpeech 1311Spring 2015Professor jenkins

Have you ever wondered how you can be successful in college and graduate within 4 years?There are many distractions when you go to college, but a student can focus on few things and be able to graduate within 4 years.

The distractions are: friends, events at the college, and being away from home.Most students go away from home for college.Many are not prepared to live alone by themselves.

There are several responsibilities that students have when they live away from home, on a college campus.Students have to clean their room, do their own laundry, and most importantly find food to eat.

Students get carried away when they have to do all that.Whatever remaining time they have, students like to hang out with their friends.

Students are unable to manage their time wisely.Students should remember their primary purpose for going to college.Many students make a prejudgement that they will not succeed.

Stop stressing that wont help at all.Be prepared to work hard and try your best.Students should attend all their classes.They should turn in all the homework and assignments on time.

Spend as much time as you need to, to study for tests and quizzes.It may cut down your personal time, but remember you are here for a purpose.Be attentive in class and take copious notes.

Ask your professor for any additional help you might need.Dont be shy.Try to complete all assigned work before time.

Try to make friends that have the same major as you.

Learn how to be independent.

It will be challenging the first few months when you attend college because you are away from home and dont know a lot people there, but be positive and try to achieve your goals.

Students primary purpose should be earning good grades.It is possible to graduate within 4 years all it takes is being focused.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.- Winston Churchill

College is a once in a lifetime experience.Every student should gain knowledge and skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.

Being successful in college doesnt mean not having fun.A student can enjoy and learn at the same time when they attend college.

In conclusion, every student can succeed in college and graduate within 4 years. They just have to be determined and willing to work hard. It may be difficult in the beginning but you just have to push yourself to keep on moving forward so you can achieve your goals. Your college experience will teach you several skills that are essential in order to succeed in life.