Many of you are looking forward to watching our hard hitting football team gain a glorious victory during the 69th State Farm Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama on October 30, 2010. Soon fans will have an opportunity to witness how each team's body grilling efforts will impact their performance on the Legion Field.
This Classic requires each player to spend time preparing for the challenges he will experience on the field. I imagine that this preparation involves discussions between coaches and players, exercises, drills and a host of other things. I think of the time spent fortifying the mind to withstand the mind games of the opposing team and the level of comradery team mates develop while training to win. I also think of how each player's actions may impact the outcome of the game. All of these factors involved in preparing for the "big game" bare some similarity to preparing for academic success.
As you journey along the road to academic success, you must ensure that you develop the foundational skills you need to make academic progress. Like each football team you will need to develop a playbook; designing each play (strategy) to obtain a particular goal. These proven strategies include working on your study skills, time management, class attendance, reading of textbooks, notes and supplementary materials for understanding and mastery, visiting instructors, and utilizing the tools of tutoring and SI. Then as you step on the field (virtual or physical classroom) you will be prepared to ace each exam (obtain a touchdown) and obtain a grade which leads you to a win (good GPA, progress towards degree) for the semester.
Remember, to win the championship (graduation) you have to develop a playbook outlining the plays (strategies) you will use for each game (quiz, exam). See the Student Success Links page.
Here's to your academic success Bulldog! The championship is yours for the taking.
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