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10 Tips for Survival in the Classroom

1.

Don't be late, or at least learn some great "why I was late" excuses.

2.

Sit near the front.

3.

Act interested in what the INSTRUCTOR is saying once in a while.

4.

Get to be buddies with the students who seem to what is going on.

5.

Take notes like a professional: review them for anything you don't understand or may have missed, and then fill in those blanks!

6.

Ask questions!

7.

Try to figure out what the instructor thinks is important... that's what goes on the tests!

8.

Keep a list of all the key words in the subject matter.

9.

DON'T FALL ASLEEP!

10.

GO TO CLASS!