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Ultimate Guide for Student Success at University of Florida

Learn essential tips for success as a student at the University of Florida, covering materials, planning, note-taking, study skills, and organization. Discover resources, how to find classes, and navigate academic and non-academic support systems on campus. Get ready to excel in academics and social life!

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Ultimate Guide for Student Success at University of Florida

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  1. How To Be a Successful Student@The University of Florida Jared Lewis & KacieGriffeth

  2. Section 1What to do! • Getting the Right Materials • Planning • Note-taking • Study Skills • Organization

  3. Materials • Notebook/Binder for each class • Get your textbooks early! • (If you have an extra, THAT’S OKAY, you will use it at some point!) • Pens/Pencils • Calculator (if needed) • Printer (Not necessary but suggested)

  4. Planning for Each Class • Make sure to the read the syllabus for each class! • Understand the grading scale • Know the location of the class BEFORE the first day of the class • Know the laptop and cell phone policies for each class • E-mail the professor with any questions you may have

  5. Example Grading Scale

  6. Finding Your Classes 

  7. Planning for Each Class (Cont’d) • Download any necessary computer materials Ex: My-Itlab, Math Labs, lecture notes, etc. • Look at roster of class (most classes will have this on the Sakai Website) and see if there is anyone you know in the class. This could be a potential study buddy!

  8. Note-taking • Find your best method of taking notes. • Ex: Color Coding, Underlining, Highlighted, etc. • Write Neatly! • Possibly take notes on your computer • SHORT HAND – you will NOT have time to get down every word that comes out of the professors mouth.

  9. Study Skills • Do not wait until last minute to begin studying • Study with a friend if that helps you • Go to professor and TA office hours with questions • Do practice questions (if available) • Go to tutoring/teaching centers • Review Classes (If available) • Find your best study environement

  10. Organization • Have a calendar or planner! • Mark down important dates • To-Do lists/priority lists if they help you • Keep binders clean and organized. Have folders so you do not misplace worksheets and handouts.

  11. Section 2Where to Go! ACADEMIC • Libraries • Utilizing Office Hours • Teaching Centers NON-ACADEMIC • Health Center • Counseling and Wellness Center

  12. Main Libraries • Library West (Open 24 hours Mon-Thurs) • Marston Science Library • Smathers Library

  13. Office Hours • Office Hours are basically free tutoring sessions • This gives you an opportunity to meet with either your professor or your TA to ask them any questions you would like • Additionally, developing a relationship with your professor can be important for the future

  14. Teaching Centers • Broward Teaching Center • Mission: “empower students to become successful lifelong learners.  Through a variety of services and instructional approaches, the Teaching Center seeks to help students master effective ways of learning for different disciplines.” http://teachingcenter.ufl.edu

  15. Teaching Centers (Cont’d) • Writing Center • Mission: “Committed to helping University of Florida students become better writers. We aim to support independent learning and encourage scholarship by fostering writing skills. We provide individual assistance to those wishing to develop their writing and better understand the writing process.” http://writing.ufl.edu/writing-center/

  16. Health Center (Infirmary) / Gym’s • Part of being a successful student is being healthy! • Go to the Health Center if you are not feeling well • Keep off that FRESHMAN 15 by going to the gym • Southwest Recreational Center and Student Recreational Center

  17. Counseling and Wellness Center • The University of Florida understands that the transition from high school to college can be very difficult • At the CWC, you can meet regularly with a counselor who is willing to speak to you and help you along with any problems you may be having

  18. Section 3Social Life/Student Organizations • Student Organizations • Sports! • Intramurals • Gator Nights

  19. Student Organizations • ANYTHING YOURE INTERESTED IN!...It exists! • https://ufl.collegiatelink.net/organizations • Most will usually recommend being in one student org. that relates your major, and one student org. that you believe you will really enjoy!

  20. Sports! • The University of Florida succeeds in basically every sport team it has. • This year we had a dominant record in both basketball and football. • Go and attend the games…Cheer your team on!

  21. Intramurals • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxzOgDshZ_g • Great way to exercise, make new friends, and just have fun!

  22. Section 4Planning for the Future • Degree Audit • See your Advisor • Try to get a feel for what you want to do when you get out of college (Career)

  23. FUN! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5aovuQtHjc

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