Earlier this fall I put out a message to all faculty and staff asking them to respond to the question “What does it take to be a successful student at CIBU?” The following are among the suggestions I received:
- Attend all classes;
- Utilize available resources (e.g., professors, deans, library, San Diego);
- Ask for help when you need it — be bold;
- Determine what you want for a career path as early as you can in your studies, and orient your studies to that path;
- Read the course syllabi carefully;
- Set up a calendar with “due dates”;
- Make appropriate use of technology to enhance your learning;
- Keep your professors informed about your status (e.g., any changes, any obstacles/challenges you are facing, any upcoming class sessions you must miss);
- Learn as much as possible about US culture and US university culture;
- Respect and interact frequently with your classmates, especially those who come from cultures other than your own;
- Monitor your grades and your ongoing academic status, and make any adjustments that seem appropriate;
- Associate with successful classmates and follow their example;
- Remember your families and others who care about you, and be motivated by their interest in your progress;
- Develop strong communication competences in English, especially with writing and speaking;
- Participate actively in your classes;
- Review business and technology online “newsfeeds” on a regular basis (e.g., businessweek.com, news.google.com/business);
- Ask your instructors to clarify points you do not understand;
- Discuss your courses with classmates and other students outside of class; ensure that your learning extends well beyond the classroom walls;
- Learn to function as a successful member of a team and as a team leader;
- Disconnect from mobile devices and focus on the learning;
- Engage with students from different degree programs (e.g., BSIM, MBA, MSIM, DBA).
In addition, I encourage you to come see me if you are having academic challenges/difficulties. I will do everything possible to ensure that we at CIBU address your needs.
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