2006-11-18 14:19:45 · 3 answers · asked by grntmrl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Basically, the answer to your question is:
A curious and open mind. Then, schedule and discipline.
If you have none of these you will probably not succeed in any of your endeavors to further your education.
This, from a high school drop-out to one that entered college at 38, ended with a Masters Degree and served as a school administrator until retirement.
Good luck.
2006-11-18 15:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by caesar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your college or university first - the counseling center might have some resources, and there may be a tutoring center. Some offer a no credit or 1 credit study skills course.
Know how you learn, and take courses (especially to start) that play to your strengths...if you are a morning person, take a morning class...night owl, evening class. Avoid weak areas to start - scared of computers? Avoid an online class.
Introduce yourself to the instructor - ask for help if you need it. Don't be intimidated by the "kids" in the class...they are just as scared of you (curvewrecker...). Instead, make partnerships - teamwork pays off!
Use the resources you have! Good luck...you have done the hardest part...you have gone back to school!
2006-11-18 14:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by d1denney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most educational centres offer short courses on how to study through student services or guidance or the library. BTW older students tend to study circles around the ones just out of high school.
2006-11-18 14:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Sid B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋