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Succeeding at NMSU

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This page is generally useful, but as a CSCI 1110 reading assignment, the ten questions must be answered in the assignment submission form.

Part 1

Watch this TED talk: Richard St. John’s 8 Secrets to Success (excuse the mild profanity near the end). Answer in complete sentences the following questions in the online submission form:

  1. According to the speaker, what are the 8 secrets of success?
  2. Which of the 8 do you already have or practice in your studies?
  3. Which of the 8 do you need to incorporate into your studies?
  4. Which of the 8 might not apply to your studies? Explain.

Part 2

Read the following web article: How We Learn and answer the following questions in the online submission form:

  1. What are the three kinds of learning styles that Bain says college students fit into?
  2. What characteristics does Bain identify for the “deep learners”? State at least two.
  3. Offer at least one “big question” that you want to ask for this course. Feel free to offer more.

Here’s another summary of Bain’s ideas.

Part 3

Read the following web article: How to be Sucessful in College and answer the following questions in the online submission form:

  1. Which tips (at least two) are you already doing?
  2. Which tips (at least two) are you not doing but need to?
  3. Which tips (at least one) seem least valuable to you?

Other success stuff

Student Success Is Simple — That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy

Big Six College Experiences Linked to Life Preparedness