Student Success Health Science

The main focus needs to be a reflection on your upcoming academic goals, areas where you struggle, areas in which you are strong, fears you may have, and what your plans are to ensure that you are successful as a future healthcare student. It may be helpful to review some of the assessments you were asked to complete as well as read back through some of the material contained in earlier Modules. Here is a list of topics and assessments we have covered. You are not required to write about all of these. Focus on which areas you found to be helpful or areas you need to work on. Success can mean different things to each of you.

Academic Wellness Inventory Worksheet

Hard and Soft Skills

Research Tools (internet searches, library resources, utilizing Netiquette)

SMART Goals Worksheet

Career Exploration

Time Management

Note Taking, Reading, and Studying Tips

Social Interaction

Test Taking Tips-Test Anxiety

Diversity Issues

Listening Skills

Importance of Communicating with Instructors/Professors

Learning Styles –VARK Learning Assignment

Deliberate Practice

Creative and Critical Thinking

Take an inventory of your personal strengths and weaknesses. Feel free to discuss your own personal challenges, such as the following: If you have to work throughout your career as a student, if you have family obligations, concerns about financing your education, are you the first one in your family to attend college, etc.



10 Habits of Successful Students

Get Organized. Making a plan for what you're going to do and when you're going to do it will make sure you're always ahead of the curve - literally.

Don't multitask. Studies have shown that multitasking is physically impossible.

Divide it up. Studying isn't fun to begin with, and forcing yourself through a study marathon will only make it worse. Dividing your work into manageable chunks and rewarding yourself when you finish each chunk will make studying (more) fun.

Sleep. Don't underestimate the importance of those eight hours of zzz's every night! Getting a good night's rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working memory.

Set a schedule. Do you work better right after school or after you've eaten dinner? Are you more productive in 90-minute blocks or half-hour spurts? Find a schedule that works for you, and stick to it.

Take notes. Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around. It's much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook!

Study. This one might be obvious, but did you know that there's a right and a wrong way to study? Review your material several days ahead of time, in small chunks, and in different manners (for example, write flashcards one day and take practice tests the next). In other words, don't cram.

Manage your study space. Find a place that will maximize your productivity. Look for places away from the television and other distractions. Whether it's your local library or just the desk in your bedroom, set aside a study space that you'll want to spend time in.

Find a study group. Sitting down with a group of people who are learning the same things as you is a great way to go over confusing class material or prepare for a big test. You can quiz each other, reteach material, and make sure that everyone is on the same page. After all, teaching someone else is the best way to learn.

Ask questions. You're in school to learn, so don't be afraid to do just that! Asking for help - from a teacher, a tutor or your friends - is a surefire way to make sure you truly understand the material.



This paper should be typed using a 12 point font, double spaced with indented paragraphs. You are required to write a minimum of 500 words. Label your paper with your name, date and course. You should support what you say with specific examples. While this is not an English class, we are looking for evidence of thought, clarity of ideas and Standard English grammar and spelling. This should help you to identify all of the things that you have learned on this topic.