Student Advice to Students

• Future M025 Student
• G109
• Business Law L201 A
• Business Law L201 B
• To become a successful student in a math class...
• Tips on Succeeding in College
• From a former student of G107

Future M025 Student:
To be a better M025 student I suggest reading all assigned material. I also recommend going over the example problems while doing your homework. Going to all classes and meeting with your teacher to clear up any problems you may have is also a very essential part in succeeding. This will let your teacher know you are trying and in return your teacher will be more willing to help if he knows you are really trying.

To be a better student I recommend always attending class and participating. I also suggest doing all assigned readings and homework. I feel meeting with an instructor outside of class is always helpful. Good luck and I hope this is helpful.

Your M025 SI, Joey

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G109
A good student regularly attends class. Lectures are meant to better explain readings, and are often effective at clarifying misunderstanding. They are not a substitute for doing the readings, or vice versa. Therefore, it is good to do the assigned readings before lecture, so the lecture can better explain the material.

Another effective guide to being a successful student is to stop procrastinating. It is easy to fall behind when in the habit of procrastinating, and this can have a snowball effect. Get started studying early and ask your professors questions. They are happy to help you. But if you wait until the last minute it could be too late.

Jan Klippel

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Business Law L201 A
The business law prerequisite for the Kelley Business School requires thorough understanding of the material to succeed in the class. The first step to success in this class is GOING TO ALL THE CLASSES and taking notes. The student needs to then review the notes on the same day as the class to ensure comprehension of the material. The student must also do all the reading and relate it to the class notes. It is also helpful if the student creates their own examples that incorporate class material. By doing this the student shows understanding of the material in a concrete way.

In my own experiences in L201 I used a variety of study methods to excel in the class. My first study method was to create potential test questions after each class. By doing this I solidified the class information by basically turning my notes into questions. I also used timelines for much of the material. As I studied various cases and scenarios I found it very beneficial to use timelines to help me visually see the case as it progressed based on the element's involved. The last study method I used was to create a spread sheet for each element of law that involved case law and UCC law. I would define each element under Case Law (C/L) and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). In cases where the elements differed based on the UCC and C/L I would state the differences. This was very helpful because when I took exams I knew how each element pertained to the two types of law.

Chris Irk

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Business Law L201 B
L201 is different from most of the classes you have taken so far. The main focus of the class is not only to understand the legal concepts, but also to be able to apply them to different cases and scenarios. Thus, in order to succeed in the class, I would recommend you to always read the chapter before class, so that you would be already familiar with concepts, then keep close attention to all the examples in class, and make sure that you understand how the concepts were applied to the examples by your professor. If you do not understand why a specific rule was applied in a particular case, ask your professor and make sure you understand the answer. Try to work through the problems at the end of the chapters on your own after the class.
As a college student, you should notice that the times when your teacher was explaining every single thing to you in class are over, now you are responsible for learning the material yourself. Go to classes for Q&A, for clarification, and for illustration of the material after you have read it, but not for the initial explanation of it. Another important thing in college is not to wait until the exams week with studying. If you spend just an hour a day reviewing your class materials, the preparation for exams will take 50% less time, than it would take otherwise.

Anonymous

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To become a successful student in a math class...
To become a successful student in a math class ... any math class ... the most important thing that needs to be done is to practice. By doing this, the material becomes known rather than memorized and forgotten, and that way when you move on to the next highest level math course, the material will not be as difficult. I also suggest getting help whether it be from your professor, or an outside source such as a friend or a tutor if the material does not come easy to you. Spending a little extra time understanding the material will only produce positive results in the course and courses to come.

One thing that I have learned while attending IU is that it is important to actually read the material that has been presented in class... even if the topic is not of interest. This is especially important if you cannot understand your professor. The book usually presents the same information in a different way, and since all students do not learn the same way the book might prove to be easier to comprehend. And if you think you already know the information, read it anyways. It will give you reassurance and confidence as you go into a test.

Stephanie Squadroni

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Tips on Succeeding in College:
If you want to do well in college, you need to take your classes seriously. This means that you should go to class and do assigned reading regularly. Sometimes it helps to make a schedule of all of your assignments so that you know what you are responsible for. It is definitely a good idea to use a planner of some sort. Make sure you are well prepared for exams by having someone quiz you or by quizzing yourself. When you write papers, write several drafts and have someone else read over it before you turn it in. In short, keep ahead on assignments and put considerable time and effort into the important elements of your classes.
Ambrosia's Tips on Succeeding in M025:
" Although class may be boring or seemingly pointless, go anyway. You are bound to absorb something while you are there and at least be informed on the class schedule.

" Make sure that if you don't understand something, you immediately get help; concepts build on each other in M025-if you don't understand something, find help because most likely you will need it later in order to understand something else. Think of your instructor as a free resource to you. Even though the teacher-student relationship is impersonal, go to your instructor's office hours and attempt to get help-they are teaching the class for a reason! Don't forget about Supplemental Instruction, the Briscoe and Forest ASC, and personal tutoring if you need help. If you don't understand, there are plenty of resources available to you.

" Finally, practice, practice, practice. The only way to get good at math is to do a lot of it. So, do the homework and the supplemental problems. You'll be glad you did them come test time.

Ambrosia

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From a former student of G107:
Former students of G107 "Physical Systems of the Environment" tend to describe the course as difficult. Though at times this may be true, one thing is for sure. This course is not impossible and can provide you with an abundance of knowledge about things that go on in your everyday life. G107 covers topics such as weather patterns and cloud types, which often prove beneficial to one while watching a local weather forecast. Though this is not beneficial if one does not understand the basic concepts. In order to be a successful student in G107 one needs to be willing to attend lectures regularly, correctly complete and understand labs, and attend extra help sessions if he or she does not understand the material. For example, if one does not understand a lab, he or she could attend Supplemental Instruction sessions for additional guidance. Through following through with these three things one can successfully complete G107.

In general, aside from just G107, in order for students to be successful they need to learn to manage their time and to set priorities. Being that college is a time where students are here to learn, it is also a time have fun and meet people. Often, this is difficult, especially with the pressures of a course load. Through time management skills and prioritization of activities, one can be successful at both. It is well known that often those who are the busiest do the best because they are forced to manage their time. One tip of advice: buy a planner.

Anonymous

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