10 Ways to Succeed at RCTC
You made it through the search, application process, orientation, registration, and now it’s time to attend your classes. Here are some ideas on how to get the most out of your time at RCTC.
- Learn what resources RCTC has to offer and where they are located.
- Be familiar with your course requirements. Read the syllabus to understand your instructor’s expectations.
- Set a daily schedule and stick to it to avoid falling behind and feeling overwhelmed.
- Assess and improve your study habits. Complete your required readings prior to class and outline your chapters as you read. This will help you establish good study principles.
- Know how to use the campus library and utilize the Academic Success Center often.
- See your counselor/advisor more often than you think you need to. Schedule an appointment.
- Get involved in campus activities. Check out social media for the latest events and activities.
- Take your health seriously. College students are notoriously sleep and nutritionally deprived…none of which helps you succeed in college.
- Learn how to handle stress. Try a stress management course!
- Set realistic goals and follow through with them. This is not only in academic areas…it pertains to the activities you participate in, the groups you join, the part-time work you do, and your social life.
This is a great time for you to grow emotionally, academically, physically, spiritually and socially. Take advantage of everything available to you at RCTC.