Laws to Succeed at College-by 4 times graduate of 4 different institutes- Dr M Fahed Qureshi

 

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Laws to Succeed at College- by 4 times graduate of 4 different institutes- ''Dr. M Fahed Qureshi''

I am honoured to have graduated four times from four separate reputable institutions with outstanding grades, awards, scholarships, publications, and "President Medal of Academic Excellence" in Chemical Engineering. Most important to me are the four golden ideals that I learned in these schools: discipline, perseverance, honesty, and self-learning. I would like to use this opportunity to thank all my students for always showing me respect, honour, and appreciating my work. Honestly, I am always inspired by these young minds and they always encourage me to do better and more. At college, it was the junior students who kept me full of faith in my abilities, and helping them in their lessons always brought me satisfaction and contentment. In these Covid times, many students are struggling to adjust to the new era of extensive online tutoring. Many of my students ask me to provide them with tips to succeed in college and at the same time keep up with their active social and sports activities. So here are my few tips to my students who always inspire me:

1-Know about the school learning structure

When students enter college, they enter a new world in which they are accountable for their education. As a result, students must learn both inside and outside of the classroom. The college has its own set of regulations, norms, and procedures that must be adhered to be successful. Many of us who work in higher education has witnessed students stumble, flop, and fail. And 99.9 percent of the time, it's because they don't know or comprehend the rules. A student should spend some time reading student handbooks, and institutional catalogues. Also, learn how to use the online resources by visiting a library or attending related webinars.

2- Be accountable.

To succeed in college, it's vital to be responsible. During high school, you had to rely on your parents to handle your financial and educational needs. All of that duty is yours in college. You now have to live with the consequences of your newfound independence. Keep up with the not-so-pleasant aspects of college life. When it comes to the university, you have to take care of your business. You need to develop your schedule and stick to it on daily basis. Also, you need to take good care of your health and eat well. 

3-Focus on your goals and stay on track.

College is simply a small part of the puzzle when it comes to achieving success in life. Most victories in life need years of planning. For example, if you want a higher salary or more employment prospects, you may have to go to graduate school to acquire them. More than a 2.5 GPA in undergrad is required to get admitted to graduate school. As a freshman, you must get a C or better in all of your classes to earn a 2.5 or higher. Students who want a C or above must attend a class every day, attend tutoring, and earn Cs or higher on assignments. Everyday distractions might prevent you from completing your degree. Focus on tiny everyday goals that build to greater successes. Also, stay in touch with your seniors as their advice and coaching can help you to lift your grade from B to A.

4-Take charge of your time and yourself

To me, self-management is a better phrase to use than time management. Why? It's because you can't modify the number of hours in a day, and you can't slow time down. To increase the number of things you do each day, you can alter your behaviour. The ability to manage one's own time is essential for college success. If you can't find a way to balance work and play, you'll find yourself racing to do homework and assignments, and cramming for examinations. It's as easy as that. Students who fail their examinations and courses do just that. It's a full-time job to go to college. There is no way to maximize your time if you don't spend at least 8 hours a day in online lectures, homework, and studying combined. Also keep in mind that you need to prepare for your lectures ahead of time and list out your concerns so that your teaching instructor is well aware of them. If you don't tell them, they won't know about it. 

5- Develop study habits comparable to those of college students

Another common cause for failing a course (D or F) is that students misjudged how much knowledge teachers require. Before a quiz in high school, you could get away with memorizing vocabulary and still receive an A. As a rule of thumb, professors in college are interested in whether or not you grasp a topic. Remember, you're gaining knowledge for a future job. As a result, you must become an expert in your area of expertise. Speaking about a subject without consulting notes or books is possible for experts. They can answer inquiries completely and accurately. So do some extra reading, you should read the latest research papers on Nature.com and reference them in your essay assignments. You are surely going to stand out in assignments. 

6- Always keep one thing on your mind: examinations

In doesn't sound so good, but honestly in school academic achievement involves passing exams with good grades. Most of your grades, especially in the first year, will be based on your final test scores. Due to the limited amount of time available for reading, you should begin preparing for your final exams on the first day of class. Also take each class assignment seriously and try to score A+ in them as they all add up to your final score. Normally, the final exams are tough, so if you do well in your assignments it can help you to achieve a decent grade.

About Author:

Dr. M Fahed Qureshi is currently a scientist at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and member of Royal Society of Chemistry UK. Before joining NUS he was a Post-doctoral fellow at Texas A & M University. He did his Ph.D. from Qatar University, Master's in Chemical Process from the University of Leeds UK, and Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Teesside University UK. He also holds a Technical Diploma in Chemical Technology from the College of North Atlantic. He has worked as a research intern for Total E & P Research Centre and has contributed to 12+ technical journal publications. He has been awarded the prestigious 'President Medal of Academic Excellence by the College of North Atlantic. He has also been awarded Postdoctoral Research Award and the Graduate studies research award by Qatar Foundation. Recently, he was awarded the ''Emerging Research Fellow'' award by Exxon Mobil. He wants to improve the quality of research and academic learning at colleges and develop new educational teaching methodologies which can better prepare students for the enterprise world upon their graduation. Please reach him at fahed.qureshi@yahoo.com