The tentative title for post this was how to get ahead by really trying, but I thought this might actually sounds a little too preachy. Without making this too much of a habit (stealing from another’s hard work), Dustin Wax has compiled a great set of suggestions on how to ‘Make this your best Semester Yet‘. I previously noted his excellent article on how to put a wiki to personal use and he has taken some time to assemble a set of thoughtful and powerful reminders on how to tackle the semester.
I draw particular attention to his suggestions to ‘know your professor’ and ‘speak up’. These are oft overlooked aspects of the learning environment, but crucial ones. This list reminds us all (I have a student hat on myself as well as TA) that your education calls for strategy and operates at a variety of levels. Ones that I sure which someone highlighted for me at the outset, as opposed to having discover on my own. Even if only a couple of these remind or instruct, they can make a huge difference on your effectiveness this semester.
