I have this assignment from writing class

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The discussion revolves around a writing class assignment requiring interviews with successful college students. Participants are asked to provide answers to a series of questions related to their college experiences, definitions of success, study habits, and life goals.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants define a successful college student as one who finds their path in life during college.
  • One participant mentions their major as Secondary Math Education and expects to graduate in Spring 2007 or 2008.
  • Another participant, majoring in Computer Engineering, describes a successful student as someone who can handle life and innovate.
  • Study habits vary, with some participants reading textbooks, while others rely on the internet and study only before exams.
  • Changes made during college include improved sleeping habits and learning to socialize.
  • Goals expressed include teaching at the high school level, going to Mars, and achieving world peace.
  • Social lives are described differently, with some having close friends at university and others connecting more online.
  • Extracurricular activities mentioned include coding competitions, undergrad research, and involvement in student organizations.
  • Advice given includes prioritizing sleep, taking college life easy, and making thoughtful decisions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of definitions and experiences related to success in college, with no consensus on a singular definition or approach. Multiple competing views on study habits and social life exist.

Contextual Notes

Some responses are informal and may not reflect traditional academic perspectives. The discussion includes varying levels of seriousness regarding the assignment.

Who May Find This Useful

Students interested in diverse perspectives on college success, study habits, and personal experiences in higher education may find this discussion relevant.

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I have this assignment from writing class that needs me to interview successful college students.

Help I don't have time to do interview... can you guys give me some answers?!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!


1 WHEN DO YOU EXPECT TO GRADUATE AND WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR?

2 WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT?

3 HOW DO YOU STUDY?

4 WHAT KIND OF CHANGES YOU MADE DURING COLLEGE?

5 WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?

6 HOW IS YOUR SOCIAL LIFE?

7 DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES? IF SO, DESCRIBE.

8 WHAT ADVICES DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?
 
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Are you serious? :eek:
 
Even though this is homework, I'm going to move this over to General Discussion. You're more likely to find people willing to take the time to provide answers for this type of question over there.

Note to GD participants: please stay on topic in this one since it was originally posted in Homework Help! If you're not a college student, please refrain from answering.
 
1 WHEN DO YOU EXPECT TO GRADUATE AND WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR?

Spring (~May) 2007, or Spring (~May) 2008. Secondary Math Education.

2 WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT?

College is about finding what you want to do for the rest of your life, and if you can do that while in college, then you are successful.

3 HOW DO YOU STUDY?

Depends on the class. I usually read the book, and think about the problems the book asks.

4 WHAT KIND OF CHANGES YOU MADE DURING COLLEGE?

I changed my sleeping habits, such that I now get 7-8hrs of sleep every night. It has helped quite a bit.

5 WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?

Teach Math at the High School level

6 HOW IS YOUR SOCIAL LIFE?

Life?

7 DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES? IF SO, DESCRIBE.

No.

8 WHAT ADVICES DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?

Sleep!
 
beanryu said:
I have this assignment from writing class that needs me to interview successful college students.

Help I don't have time to do interview... can you guys give me some answers?!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!


1 WHEN DO YOU EXPECT TO GRADUATE AND WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR?

2 WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT?

3 HOW DO YOU STUDY?

4 WHAT KIND OF CHANGES YOU MADE DURING COLLEGE?

5 WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?

6 HOW IS YOUR SOCIAL LIFE?

7 DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES? IF SO, DESCRIBE.

8 WHAT ADVICES DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?

1. In late 2007, major is Computer Engineering.

2. One that can handle life and make world changing innovations in it.

3. Whenever I need info to do an assignment, I see the Internet, then, rarely, a book. I also study a couple hours before an exam. Other than that, I don't attend classes and I don't study. :biggrin:

4. I learned to socialize.

5. 10-20 year goal: Go to Mars. Life goal: Make world peace, start with Pakistan.

6. Less than five close friends at the university, the rest on the net, mostly on IRC.

7. Yeah I take part in coding competitions, general knowledge competitions, and I've just become Event Manager for the IEEE student chapter.

8. Take no tension over exams, take college life easy. Chill as much as you can. You may not get the chance again. Know enough to pass courses. You don't need to do a Masters if you come up with something innovative.
 
THanx for the answers THANK YOU a lot
just one more person answer then I am done... THANKS a lot!
 
does it have to be undergraduate students?
 
beanryu said:
I have this assignment from writing class that needs me to interview successful college students.

Help I don't have time to do interview... can you guys give me some answers?!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!


1 WHEN DO YOU EXPECT TO GRADUATE AND WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR?

2 WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT?

3 HOW DO YOU STUDY?

4 WHAT KIND OF CHANGES YOU MADE DURING COLLEGE?

5 WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?

6 HOW IS YOUR SOCIAL LIFE?

7 DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES? IF SO, DESCRIBE.

8 WHAT ADVICES DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?

1. May 2007. Mechanical Engineering
2. One who can do research, get a 3.5+ GPA, have a social life, and sleep 8 hours a day
3. Read the book
4. Study less, skip useless classes, start worrying about money
5. Graduate in 2007 with a 4.0, go to a good grad school, get a masters and maybe a PHD in the least amount of time possible, and find a girl
6. I get along with pretty much everyone but I don't have time to go out
7. Undergrad research
8. Actually think about your decisions, even minor ones (ie. doing problem #4 instead of copying it), because a lot of the time the right thing to do is counter-intuitive.
 
Well for #1...

oh wait, successful college students...
 
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Thanx a lot people!
 

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