- Thou shalt attend orientation sessions.
- Thou shalt not block schedule (schedule no more that four hours of class per day and no more than three class hours in a row).
- Thou shalt study approximately three hours for every class hour (preferably in the library, unless you have a room of your own).
- Thou shalt copy all papers before turning them in, and thou shalt keep all returned written papers and tests. (What if your professor makes an error?)
- Thou shalt seek assistance at the first signs of academic difficulty.
- Thou shalt not declare thy major prematurely.
- Thou shalt know thy professors' office hours and make us of them.
- Thou shalt honor thy resident advisor and make friends with him/her.
- Thou shalt attend classes!!!!!!!
- Thou shalt not overestimate thy academic abilities. (Expect poor grades on your first English paper!)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
ON YOUR WAY TO COLLEGE ?
10 Commandments for a Successful College Career
Did we REALLY read that sign RIGHT ?
- Toilet out of order. Please use the floor below.
- In the laudromat : Automatic washing machines : please remove all your clothes when the light goes out.
- In an office : Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.
- Ater tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.
- Outside a secondhand shop : We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines, etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain ?
- Notice in health food shop window : Closed due to illness.
- Spotted in a safari park : Elephants please stay in your car.
- Seen during a conference : For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the 1st floor.
- Notice in a farmer's field : The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.
- Message on a leaflet : If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.
- On a repair shop door : We can repair anything. (Please knock hard on the door - the bell doesn't work!)
F. Y. I.
Did You Know ?
After working out, it takes five hours for your body temperature to return to normal.
Quotable
by Sir Winston Churchill, British politician and statesman (1874-1965)
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give".
In Other Worlds
In Germany, the "shhh" sounds means hurry up.
Hidden Trait
A polar bear cannot be seen by an infrared camera, due to its transparent fur.
No Kidding
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
Point Of Distinction
Only male fireflies can fly.
After working out, it takes five hours for your body temperature to return to normal.
Quotable
by Sir Winston Churchill, British politician and statesman (1874-1965)
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give".
In Other Worlds
In Germany, the "shhh" sounds means hurry up.
Hidden Trait
A polar bear cannot be seen by an infrared camera, due to its transparent fur.
No Kidding
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
Point Of Distinction
Only male fireflies can fly.
F. Y. I.
Presidents' Files
President WilliamMcKinley had a pet parrot that he named "Washington Post".
Huh ?
To estimate the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, count the number of cricket chirps in 15 seconds and then add 37.
Feeding Habits
Flamingos can only eat with their heads upside down.
Table Tidbits
Pound cake got its name from the original recipe which called for a pound of butter.
Did You Know ?
More babies are born at night than during the day.
Quotable
by Elbert Hubbard, American writer and philosopher (1856-1915)
"Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off our goals".
President WilliamMcKinley had a pet parrot that he named "Washington Post".
Huh ?
To estimate the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, count the number of cricket chirps in 15 seconds and then add 37.
Feeding Habits
Flamingos can only eat with their heads upside down.
Table Tidbits
Pound cake got its name from the original recipe which called for a pound of butter.
Did You Know ?
More babies are born at night than during the day.
Quotable
by Elbert Hubbard, American writer and philosopher (1856-1915)
"Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off our goals".
F. Y. I.
By The Numbers
With an average life expectancy of 81.2 years, the people of Okinawa, Japan, live the longest.
Famous Firsts
In 1975, Janis Ian was the first musical guest on TV's "Saturday Night Live".
Table Tidbits
The bubbles in Guinness beer sink to the bottom rather than float to the top as in other beers.
Quotable
by Orison Swett Marden, founder of Success Magazine ( 1850-1924 )
"If you do not feel yourself growing in your work and your life broadening and deepening, if your task is not a perpetual tonic to you, you have not found your place."
Still On The Books
In Australia, it is illegal to wear hot pink pants after midday on Sundays.
Life Support
A full-grown tree produces enough oxygen to support a family of four.
With an average life expectancy of 81.2 years, the people of Okinawa, Japan, live the longest.
Famous Firsts
In 1975, Janis Ian was the first musical guest on TV's "Saturday Night Live".
Table Tidbits
The bubbles in Guinness beer sink to the bottom rather than float to the top as in other beers.
Quotable
by Orison Swett Marden, founder of Success Magazine ( 1850-1924 )
"If you do not feel yourself growing in your work and your life broadening and deepening, if your task is not a perpetual tonic to you, you have not found your place."
Still On The Books
In Australia, it is illegal to wear hot pink pants after midday on Sundays.
Life Support
A full-grown tree produces enough oxygen to support a family of four.
THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER HAS MANY DESIGNATIONS
Pick your favorite and make it yours!
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Hat Month
International Square Dancing Month
National Blueberry Popsicle Month
National Courtesy Month
National Piano Month
Chicken Month
Baby Safety Month
Little League Month
Honey Month
Self Improvement Month
Better Breakfast Month
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Hat Month
International Square Dancing Month
National Blueberry Popsicle Month
National Courtesy Month
National Piano Month
Chicken Month
Baby Safety Month
Little League Month
Honey Month
Self Improvement Month
Better Breakfast Month
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