Go for the Gold: Some Advice for Students

Being prepared is a good lesson to learn not only for school but also for life. insta_photos/Shutterstock

Heads up, gang! Are you ready for books, tests, teachers, and study?

It doesn’t matter what sort of school you attend. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in fourth grade or a college freshman. It doesn’t matter whether you spent last year in a classroom or distance-learning in your kitchen. Here are some tips that will help you meet your full potential as a student this year.

Be Present

Come to the classroom ready to learn. Before the class begins, have the requisite books, notebooks, and homework out on the table. If the classroom has open seating, sit near the front, where there are fewer distractions. Once the class begins, pay attention. Take notes. Listen and learn.