Video Advice for First-Year Students
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Top Ten Tips for Academic Success in College
Don’t just read this list of tips and take our word for it! Watch these videos clips of UT Arlington Maverick students and faculty who will tell you about what it takes to be academically success from their perspectives.
- Take responsibility for your own education
- Go to class!
- Take your college examinations seriously
- Set aside time to study
- Use the campus resources
- Get to know the faculty members teaching your classes
- Think critically about the material you are presented
- Thoroughly read and refer to written guides for your education (e.g. Undergraduate Catalog, department handbooks, course syllabi)
- Consider the impact of your behavior in the classroom
- Get involved on campus
Q&A
Q: What does UT Arlington have to offer me?
A: A great city in a great location, quality academic programs, state of the art facilities, and an enriching student life
A: A diverse student population for valuable interpersonal interactions
Q: Is college different from high school?
A: Hear from our Maverick student Chinelo
A: Matt discusses the difference from his perspective
A: Matt talks about how preparing for tests is different
Q: How do students deal with the stress of college?
A: Chinelo shares how she deals with the stress of college
A: Amber shares how she deals with the stress of college