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    tips from seniors

    human development and family studies

    • Go to class every single day. Grades often reflect attendance.
    • Get to know an academic advisor as soon as possible.
    • High grades do not happen studying the night before the test. Study a little every day.
    • Concepts only come through repetition, not cramming.
    • Balance your schedule. Avoid taking HD321 and HD322 and also avoid taking HD202 and HD205 at the same time. Also avoid lab overload. (HD202, HD205, HD321, HD322, SPE471)
    • Review your notes constantly. It makes it easier for you to study for your test.
    • Know what you need in order to graduate. Talk with your academic advisor and make sure your plan and the advisor’s coincide.
    • Pay attention in class. If you do not understand, don’t hesitate to ask questions.
    • Balance academics with electives in order to get used to college studying and college life.
    • College studying is more involved than high school studying!
    • Consider taking classes in other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, or education. (Ex: developmental psychology, sociology of the marriage and family)
    • Consider taking harder classes in summer school. Many have the reputation of being easier because of the size and pace of summer school. Talk to classmates to gauge difficulty.
    • Think about career plans early. Don’t wait until the end of your junior year to think about your resume or specific career goals.
    • Do not be afraid to ask for a tutor or go to your professor for help.
    • Get involved with associations that that deal with your major. (Ex: Mable Adams, AAEYC, Phi U)
    • Get an internship. Refer to website for updates and ideas.
    • Volunteer at local agencies. These experiences will help in finding an internship and job.
    • Take advantages of resources. (Ex: Career Center, study room at the library, Center for
    • Teaching and Learning, Writing Lab, and CHES website)
    • Learn how to parallel park!
    • Look at school as if it is a job. Be on time and attend or else there will be consequences.

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