Student Success Stories Part 2

                 Student Success Stories

                                Part 2

Kimani Hunt, 19, a Dean’s List student at Davidson County Community College, is a standout 6’5” player on the DCCC Storm basketball team who serves as a role model for other students both on and off the court. With 3.7 grade point average for the fall 2010 semester and a cumulative basketball point total of 765 as of Feb. 18h, Hunt’s academic excellence and athletic abilities attract attention. Recently, he caught the attention of recruiters from the University of Northwestern Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. Named to the 1^st team All Freshman in 2009-2010, Hunt served on the 2009-2010 Region X and District H Championship teams, and he played with the Storm in last year’s 2010 NJCAA National Championship tournament. “Kimani Hunt has been a leader for us the last few years both on and off the court,” said DCCC Storm Head Coach Math Ridge. “His high standards of excellence has helped us win many games, but it’s also helped him achieve a lot of success in the classroom, and we are certainly proud of him.” Ken Kirk, DCCC’s director of athletics and wellness, agrees. “Kimani is a kind of considerate student athlete. He helps tutor other players who look up to him as an academic leader, he communicates well with other students as well as the Storm fans, and he represents DCCC so well wherever he goes.” Hunt graduatd from Riverside High School in Durham before enrolling at DCCC. He hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 7

       How to Always Succeed in School

                                         Part 7

o   Students know they should learn to decide on time, but they don’t do it. They always say, “Well, I knew it. I understood the key, but I did not act in time.” Though they may think correctly, and accurately understand the situation properly, they suddenly lose confidence. This is a world of competition; someone else is always trying to attain the same thing we are. So if we do not decide on time, someone else will attain what we want. Time is valuable in the external world. A tender bamboo can be easily bent, but if we try to bend a mature bamboo, it will break. That which we have to do today, we should not postpone for tomorrow, but we should also not make decisions in haste. We may have a setback if we make a wrong decision, but our mistakes will teach us.

o   We must learn from the successes and mistakes of others. When we see another student succeeding greatly and honorably, learn how they do it and pattern your studies to theirs. Also on the other hand, when we see another student failing miserably, learn how they do it and AVOID doing what they do or else you will join them in the failure’s club.

o   Make the most of your time and opportunities while at school. Don’t waste valuable time.

                   

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 6

      How to Always Succeed in School

Part 6

Do the math. Even if you’re struggling in math, stay with it. Knowing math gives you options. It opens doors to good jobs in computers, engineering and business. And it helps your mind get organized.

o   Take math problems one step at a time.

o   Do your math homework every day. Falling behind will make it that much harder.

o   Ask for help and study with friends if you are having problems understanding a concept.

o   The first point to understand is the philosophy and science of decision – hoe to make decisions on time. The most successful person is that person who knows how to decide on time. There are many extraordinarily brilliant people who understand things very quickly, but when the time comes to make a decision, when an opportunity comes, they withdraw and are not able to act. They do not know how to decide.

   

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How to Always Succeed in School?

       How to Always Succeed in School?

Write. Writing is a way to express yourself: your ideas, opinions and knowledge. And you may do a lot of it in college and on the job.

o  Write a little every day. Try keeping a daily journal to make a habit of writing.

o  Read outside class to increase your vocabulary and understanding of grammar.

o  Break up long writing sessions into shorter periods with regular breaks.

o  Let you writing sit for a while and then come back to it.

o  Read your writing out loud or have someone read to you.

o  Edit someone else’s writing and let the person edit yours.

o  Learn to write and write to learn.

o  Write creatively. Writing on your personal web blog is a great way to put your words into writing and to journalize your writing day after day.

o  Write your life history.

o  Write your life’s goals in a journal, review these goals often, revise your goals as needed. But, write them down.

o  “Writing maketh an exact; therefore, he that writeth little hath need of a great memory” (Anon)

o  Write to remember.

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How to Always Succeed in School Part 2

                              How to Always Succeed in School

                                                                        Part 2

Listen and ask questions. Still afraid of looking stupid! Don’t worry about it. If you’ve got a question about something chances are your classmates do too.

· Review your notes and assignments before class.

· Give your teacher your full attention and concentrate on what is being said.

· Relate the topic to what you already know and listen for main ideas.

· Make eye contact with your teacher and take notes.

· Ask questions if you don’t understand, but try not to interrupt your teacher. Raise your hand or wait until your teacher passes or asks for questions.

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How to Succeed in School

                         How to Succeed in School

                                                        Part 1

Some experts say the difference between good students and poor students isn’t mainly ability. Instead, it’s how students organize themselves to use their abilities. A little organization can produce amazing results!

Get Organized:

ü     Have a homework agenda or scribbler to keep track of your assignments, and always carry it.

ü     Ask the teacher for some outside help when the classroom explanation is not adequate for you.

ü     Use scribblers to put your notes in, and keep them organized.

ü     Have phone numbers for classmates, especially of one who will be your “homework buddy”. This is someone in your class who collects hand-outs and assignments for you when you are absent from school. You can borrow your buddy’s notes when you return to school, and you can do the same for this friend.

ü     Ask questions when you are unsure of something.

ü     Pay attention in class as it is very easy to let your mind wander. Take notes, concentrate on what is being said; it will be easier to absorb the information being presented.

ü     Keep your bookshelf, desk, and kitbag neat.

ü     Be prepared for each class, bringing the materials you need to class (including pencil and paper).

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