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a student carrying 15 credits
(15 classroom hours) should be spending an additional 30 hours per week on classwork. Many students who struggle academically do so not because of their ability but because they underestimate the amount of time they should spend studying.
• Finding help: Almost every college offers resources to help students succeed. However, students are responsible for knowing those resources, recognizing their need for help, and taking advantage of the help available. Encourage your student to seek help early and often.
Many college students don’t take advantage of the mentoring that faculty members can provide. You can help your student understand the importance of connecting with instructors and also give them tips for how to foster this connection.
style doesn’t seem to match the professor’s teaching style, they may need to reach out for clarification
of material. Teaching Assistants are upper level students who help run discussion sections, labs and study sessions and are approachable and knowledgeable.
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Taking the initiative: In high school, students have daily contact with their teachers. In college, they may see a particular professor only a couple of times a week. Most professors want to get to know their students better and help them succeed, but it’s the student’s responsibility to reach out.
Office hours: Going to office hours is the easiest and best way for students to get to know their professors. Students can use these conversations to get feedback and ask for suggestions about how to improve.
Teaching Assistants and study sessions: Most college professors are experts in their field of study, but may have less training in teaching methods. If your student’s learning
of·fice hours
Regular times each week when faculty members are available for students to drop by their office without an appointment.
syl·la·bus
A document handed out in each class at the start of the term
— it includes the information covered by the course; dates and deadlines for tests, papers and projects; the instructor’s contact information; required books and materials; attendance policy; and grading procedures.
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3. Relationships with professors
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