- Do additional readings
- Participate in classroom discussions
- Summarize major points and information in your texbook and notes
- Try to explain the material to someone else (another student or a friend)

2. Get to know your instructors

- Discuss ideas for term papers and projects with instructors
- Go see your instructor during office hours
- Talk with instructors after class
- Use instructors as a resource

3. Use the Library

- Ask librarians for help finding materials
- Prepare a working bibliography for a term paper or report
- Use bibliographies and indexes to find journal articles and books

4. Improve your skills

- Ask instructors help in expressing your ideas in writing
- Use the Academic Support Center (tutoring)
- Use the English Center and/or the Math Lab
- Take classes to develop your reading and writing skills
- Talk to your instructors about the comments they write on your papers
- Write a rough draft of a paper and let others review it before you submit it to your instructor

5. Use Counselors

- Talk to your counselor if you have any difficulties that affect your academic performance
- Discuss educational and career options with your counselor
- Meet with your counselor regularly (three times each semester)

6. Take advantage of support services available on campus

- Use the Academic Support Center (tutoring)
- Use the Computer Labs for typing your papers
- Use the English Center and/or Math Lab
- Use Supportive Services program, if eligible

7. Get to know other students

- Develop friendships with students whose ages, ethnic backgrounds, and interests are different from your own
- Form study groups with other students in your classes

8. Participate in cultural activities

- Attend college sponsored activities (art exhibits, concerts, lectures and others)
- Discuss art, music, and cultural events with other students
- Join a student club