Comments on: How to succeed in college when you're an older student

on 6/25/2008 Much of what it takes to succeed in grade school is exactly the same as what it takes in college. For instance, both require paying attention to your teachers, not missing deadlines, getting a good night's sleep before class, etc. But for many older students, it's been a while since they stepped foot into a classroom. Or the way things are done today is different than when they were in school. And a big difference is that you're not in a class with people your age or in the same grade, they could be older, younger, all grades, and all majors. So there some things that are similar and others that are different. The simple fact is learning is learning! The big differences between grade school and college is the age of the students, amount of work, and how intensive and in-depth the material is.

on 6/25/2008 Wow. 'B'fast is the most important meal of the day'? 'Take your work seriously'? 'Don't speak just to be heard'? That's it?!? My 10-year old offered me equally brilliant advice on my first day of grad school: 1) don't speak unless you raise your hand; and b) don't cheat. Now I'm really nervous -- I don't know if I can keep all this straight...

on 5/26/2008 I am not your typical college age anymore but I love this article. 5 stars! thanks for the tips