Student Success Statement

“Success is dependent on effort.”

-          Sophocles, Greek Dramatist

 

No matter how talented you are, you won’t be successful without effort; this goes hand to hand with one of my favorite quotes-

“Hard work can beat talent, if talent does not work hard enough.”, you have to prove that you want to be successful it will not be handed to you, otherwise it would not be success.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT and be successful, remember there are many forms of success, prosperity, righteousness, and health for example. To achieve different forms of success you must put in different types of effort, choose the right.

 

How to Take on College Studying

Part 2

Choose Where to Study

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·         The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space – usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

·         For completing the problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions. you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

·         When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper you are probably better off in a less social environment

 

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

 

·         Have a routine for where and when you study.

·         Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

·         Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at your most productive time of the day.

·         Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

·         Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

·         Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

 

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Jenna And Deb:
Summary:
Jenna and Deb are two young female runners that were in a very important race to see who would win state, they were tied for first aswell.
They were running basiclly side by side, but one of them had the advantage, Deb, she was ahead a few yards, but when they reached the last 100 yards of the race, her Growth bone detached from her hip causing her to collapse under extreme pain, Jenna helped her reach the finish like and not just that, she helped her achieve first place in the race, truly amazing.

Reflection:
It doesnt matter whether your first, second, a hundreth, or a millionth place in an event or competition, aslong as you completed it rightfully and honestly thats all that matters, you are a champion either way.

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How to Take on College Studying

Part 1

Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.

You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it.

Think of college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups, and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

-Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on weekends.

-Consider what time of day you are most alert – there are morning people and night owls – and try to schedule your studying accordingly.

-Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

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Student Success Statement

“Choosing the right is always the right thing to do.”

-Alex Linares

 

Choosing the right is the right thing to do, because it is the only thing that will always have a positive and righteous outcome no matter what, now that is now guaranteed when you choose the latter, but when you choose the right it is, that’s why you should always choose the right and be the great person you were meant to be. Choosing the right is very important because it helps you gain self-respect and have a good moral, who wouldn’t want that? Not anyone that I know of. Choose the right.

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Tips 5-10

Tip 5. Review Your Notes Every Day.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you’ve learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You’ll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip 6. Get a Good Night’s Sleep.

Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

Tip 7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others.

If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you are only available at certain times of day and not to expect a response at other times.

Tip 8. Become a Taskmaster.

Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

Tip 9. Don’t Waste Time Agonizing.

Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you’re supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

Tip 10. Determine Your Priorities.

You can’t do everything at once. Establish the importance of each item.

Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

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Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company”

-Anon

 

It’s better to be alone, isolated, than to be hanging around or hanging out with people who are going to be a bad influence to you, in any form, pressuring your to do drugs, commit a crime, become violent, whatever it is, it’s best to stay away from those types of people, therefore it is best to be alone and righteous than with a crowd that’s going to be choosing the wrong.

10 time Management Tips For Students

Tips 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success – especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.
Tip 3. It’s okay to Say No.

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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Student Success Statement

 

“Improve begins with I.”

-Anon

Improves begins with I, this quote is saying that if you want to see improvement you must first seek and achieve improvement with yourself, positive of course. Do not expect to change or improve others, you can only Improve yourself, however you can try to improve others but if that doesn’t work don’t worry, because by improving yourself you are already helping improve others.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

3) Heart: always do what is right so your heart, your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass- it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.                                                                                                                                                                 

4) Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-Sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a dairy or journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness), your mind, your heart, and your soul.

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Loyalty and Sportsmanship

Reflection:

I believe loyalty and sportsmanship are extremely important in sports. Loyalty is important because it helps make you a better team player, since you are loyal to your team, you will respect them, treat them fairly, and kindly, like if they were family, because in a way, they are. Sportsmanship is a must and extremely important because without it you will get Nowhere coaches and players/teammates/opponents won’t like you making the possibilities of you playing for a better team or becoming a good team player extremely minimal, if you have sportsmanship it will open up many opportunities for you with your sports career.

 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 1

Habit 7: Sharpen the saw

Teens should never get too busy living to take time to renew themselves. When teens “sharpen the saw” they are keeping their personal self-sharp so that they can better deal with life. It means regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life – Body, mind, heart, and soul.

1) Body. Eat wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes. Avoid illegal drugs, smoking, alcohol, tobacco products, tattooing. Exercise regularly and effectively. Get plenty of rest at night. Get to bed early at night and get up early each morning. “Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise”

2) Mind. Think positively. Read. Study. Think. Analyze. Seek to read a good book each month. Then each week, Ask intelligent questions. Observe. Develop your mind through positive “self-talk.”

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Student Success Statement

 

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

-Helen Keller

 

When you work as a team you can achieve so many greater teams than if you work alone. One person cannot play all the roles, the work and dedication has to be balanced for a great outcome.

For example in a factory, they are a team of workers, each worker specializes in a skill, maybe a couple, If they work as a team they can be much more effective and much more productive because the people will have their skill mastered and keep production continuous contrary to having one person do all the work where they can feel overwhelmed and maybe not be that great in all areas and struggle.

Point is, if you work well with others, your work will be well done and the outcome will be well worth it.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 6

Habit 6: Synergize

 

Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better than either could alone. Through this habit, teens learn it doesn’t have to be “your way” or “my way” but rather a better way, a higher way. Synergy is the reward, the delicious fruit you’ll taste as you get better way, a higher way. Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others. Synergy is the reward, the delicious fruit you’ll taste as you get better at living the other habits, especially at thinking Win-Win and seeking first to understand. Learning to synergize is like learning to form V formations with others instead of trying to fly through life solo. You’ll be amazed at how much faster and farther you’ll go. Synergy doesn’t just happen. It’s a process. You have to get there. And the foundation of getting there is this: Learn to celebrate differences.

A good band is a great example of synergy. It’s not just the drums, or the guitar, or the sax, or the vocalist, it’s all of them together that make up the “sound.” Each band member brings his or her strengths to the table to create something better than each could alone. No instrument is more important than another, just different.

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Student Success Statement

 

“So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the “in-group,” We lose sight of things that are far more important.”

-Sean Covey

 

If you are just trying to be “cool” or trying to fit in, you will lose sight of the righteous path you are in, you have to keep your eyes on prize, make sure you know what your goal is and not let unimportant things get in the way of you reaching that goal, make sure your goals are righteous, not something stupid like out drinking on of your friends, because that is CTW, CTR and keep your sight (eyes) on the prize!

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 5

5. Seek First to Understand, and then to be Understood

Because most people don’t listen very well, one of the great frustrations in life is that many don’t feel understood. This habit will ensure your teen learns the most important communication skill there is: active listening.

Why is this habit key to communication? It’s because the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are- a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-cloned individual. People won’t expose their soft middles unless they feel genuine love and understanding. Once they feel it, however, they will tell you more than you may want to hear. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears. 7 percent of communication is contained in the words we use. The rest comes from body language (53 percent) and how we say words, or the tone and feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent). Most people are eager to talk and had rather talk than listen. We have on mouth and two ears. This means we should listen twice as much as we talk. We actually learn more while listening rather than when we talk. Learn to listen and listen to learn. Listen, really listen, for understanding. Seek first to understand then to be understood- LISTEN.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of Win-Win in everyday relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and though all at once I won’t step on you but I won’t be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself, and you want to succeed as well. Win-Win is abundant. It is the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s not either you or me. It’s both of us. It’s not a matter of who gets the biggest piece of the pie. There’s more than enough food for everyone. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.

                Win-win always creates more. Perhaps the most surprising benefit of thinking Win-Win is the good feelings it brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking Win-Win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-Lose and Lose-Win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

                Win-Win will fill your heart with happy and serene thoughts. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with light. Think Win-Win or no deal.

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Student Success Statement

 

“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible”

-Ezra T. Benson

 

It is impossible to not feel guilty or feel good when you do something wrong, it is not morally possible. Because we all have a conscious, and that conscious will bug and bug and won’t stop bugging you if you choose the wrong. You will feel morally bad for a very long time if you do the wrong; feel right, by choosing the RIGHT.

 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 3

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit three is about Will and Will Not power. This habit helps teen prioritize and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. It’s living life according to what matters most. Putting first deals with things that are:

Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the four quadrant of time management.

Quadrant 1: Things that are Important and Urgent

Quadrant 2: Things that are Important but not Urgent

Quadrant 3: Things that are Not Important but are Urgent

Quadrant 4: Things that are not Important and Not Urgent

1.       Important & Urgent	2.       Important but not Urgent
3.       Not Important but are Urgent	4.       Not Important and Not Urgent

 

Quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s where priorities come into play. The results for living Quadrant 2 are:

1.       Control of your life

2.       Balance

3.       High Performance

 

So, in what quadrant are you spending most of your time? The key is to shift as much time as possible into Quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning. Spend more time planning and incorporating the most important things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

 

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                                                 Student Success Statement       

 

“The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure, thus, the first law I will obey, which precedeth all others is- ‘I will form good habits and become their slaves.’ ”

-OG Mandino

Good habits are important, as is succeeding for the right reasons. If you have good habits you are more likely to be successful because those goods habits are the ones that will help lead and push you to be successful.

For example,

You have an appointment for a job interview at 6 am in the morning.

You have a good habit of sleeping early therefore you wake up early as well. You sleep at 9:30 PM and wake up at 5:30 AM, this is a good habit that will help you be successful because of this habit you will most likely be on time to your job interview.

Now for a negative example, let’s say you are used to staying awake until 12Am playing video games and are used to waking up at 11 Am, This is a bad habit that will be counterproductive and you will most likely miss your job interview because of this habit, therefore crushing the chances of you getting that job that could of led to you being successful in life in a prosperous way.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

IF teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eyes on the prize.” Determine your desired prize and don’t quit until you have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school-that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity- that you earned it with perfect honestly

 

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Student Success Statement

“Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force.”

-Elaine Maxwell

Your life does not completely depend on others, it is YOUR’s so if you want something, YOU have to make it happen, not others, Earn what you want, do not expect it to be given to you, because chances are it’s not going to be handed to you without you putting some effort into achieving what you want. When wanting something make sure you out the initiative into earning it, put in the work and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Do not blame others if you slacked off and are not satisfied with what you have earned, because that is simply that, what you have earned. Choose the right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 1

(by Sean Covey but modified)

Habit 1: Be proactive.

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is I their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, decisions, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choosing to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, and great things will come to you. Be proactive and take the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

 

“Keep your eyes on the prize”

-Anon

To be successful, you should keep your eyes on your current target, remind yourself daily what your target is and what you should be doing in order to reach it, otherwise you can find yourself distracted constantly. If you are distracted then you will not reach your goal and/or it will take you a longer period of time to achieve it. Keep your eyes on the prize and you will reach the prize with time.

An example of keeping your eyes on the prize is for example, if my goal is a 100% on a test tomorrow, and some friends invite me to go hang out, yes hanging out will benefit me socially, but will it help me achieve my goal? If it won’t then It would be best to skip it and maybe hang out with them after the test.

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

 

1.       Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen ‘Seventy percent of success in life is showing up’.

2.       Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how contact them.

3.        Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.       Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.       Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.       Know your campus resources. Visit your academic’s dean office regularly. Become familiar with the service and programs offered by the counseling center, the freshmen center, the career center, the campus ministry office and the student life office.

7.       Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex and drugs. Visit the health office as needed.

8.       Work only as necessary. Try not to exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.       Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10.   Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school or) college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

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Student Success Statement

“You make your habits and your habits make you.”

-Anon

Habits are things you will do repeatedly; therefore your habits define you. If you have good habits you will a “good” Righteous person and if you have bad habits chances are you are a bad person who probably doesn’t choose the right often. Make sure you pick your habits according to the type of person you want to be. Habits can be small or big things, from brushing your teeth three times a day to having a long stride when you walk, every small habit matters, so pay attention to what you a habit.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by follow a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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Student Success Statement

“Nothing is ever gained in doing what’s wrong.”

-Wilford Woodruff

You will never gain anything but guilt from doing what is wrong, contrary you will gain many beautiful things from doing what is right and being a righteous person. Therefore make sure you decisions are smart and CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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Profile of a Successful Student

Part 3

… owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and e-mail

You don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning-but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable Inter access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students suet he computer labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

… has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning, However there are some basic technical skills you

 

 

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Profile of a Successful Student

Part 2

 

Work together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment-sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor-especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Student Success Statement

“It’s not WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It’s not where you play the game but HOW you play the game that counts”

-Mr. Haymore

Playing a game or living where you live doesn’t make it an accomplishment, what does is how you got to be there, did you cheat your way through or did you earn it? If your happy with what you have and what you have accomplished then GREAT, don’t let other people influence you when it is not the right type of influence.

 For example, who has accomplished more, A NFL player that got to where he was because he took muscle enhancing drugs or a football player that plays for recreational purposes? Many will think the NFL player but that is incorrect, he only got to where he was because of how he did so, the recreational player has accomplished much more.

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Profile of a Successful Student

Part 1

 

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online-learning/profile-of-a-successful-student/

A successful student…

… Takes responsibility for his/her own learning

Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the students who can work and think independently. However, since most—if not all—of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience—this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course!

… is comfortable and confident with written communication reading and writing are the basis of most online courses, so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU Writing Center is available to assist you.

 

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Student Success Statement

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

-Henry David Thoreau

 

When you invest from the goodness in your heart you will never be disappointed with the outcome and that is a guarantee because you are doing that from the goodness of your heart. Therefore one of the smartest investment you can make is an investment in Goodness.