Manage your time wisely by building study time into your schedule, attending class regularly to stay on top of the material, and taking advantage of academic resources on campus. Get involved in campus activities and organizations, meet with advisors and professors, and take opportunities to study abroad or learn about other cultures. Define personal and academic goals, make responsible choices, take care of your health and wellness, and know that the Dean of Students office is available to help students who need support.

3. MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY
While checking on
your friends or
putting off an
assignment because
you are burned out
may seem at times
to be the logical
decision, it never is.

4. MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY
Build study time
into your schedule
and do your work
ahead of time so
work doesn’t pile
up at the end of the
semester.

5. MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY
It might also be a
good idea to
download a
calendar
application onto
your smart phone
or laptop to make
sure you stay on top
of your school work. Photo by Mary-Lynn. Creative Commons License.

7. ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY
In college, you may
find that your
classes move at a
faster pace. You
will miss important
information and
interaction if you do
not attend class.

8. ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY
Also, it will help you
get good grades
and maximize your
educational
experience. Why
pay for college if
you’re not going to go
to class?

10. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ACADEMIC RESOURCES
ON CAMPUS
Visit your First Year
Advisor or go to your
Professor’s office
hours if you need help
with your coursework
or you are struggling
with adjustments to
the college life.

11. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ACADEMIC RESOURCES
ON CAMPUS
There are many
resources available
to you as a student at
Miami to help you
meet your college
goals
• Howe Center for Writing
Excellence
• Rinella Learning Center
• King Library
• First Year Advisor

13. GET INVOLVED
Participate in the
Miami Traditions
and campus
culture!
• Attend campus events.
• Join one of Miami’s
435 student
organizations.

15. MEET WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR, FIRST
YEAR ADVISOR OR FAVORITE PROFESSOR
Talk with them
about your studies
and interests.

16. MEET WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR, FIRST
YEAR ADVISOR OR FAVORITE PROFESSOR
Having a mentor to
help guide you
through college can
be very helpful.

17. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DIVERSE CULTURE
THAT MIAMI PROVIDES
• Broaden your horizons.
• Branch out and explore
who you are as a person
in this world.
• Studying abroad or
taking courses covering
international issues can
be a great way to learn
about the world.

19. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
College is an
amazing experience
that should not be
taken for granted.

20. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Look for
opportunities to give
back on campus, in
the local community
through volunteering,
social causes or
Religious
organizations.

22. DEFINE YOUR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC
GOALS
With the help of
your family and
friends, start
thinking about your
personal and
academic goals and
how you might
achieve them.
Photo by Kerry Lannert. Creative Commons License.

23. DEFINE YOUR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC
GOALS
Don’t be afraid to
set the bar high and
make sure your
goals match your
personal interests
and values.
Photo by Robert Degennaro. Creative Commons License.

25. CHOICES!
College life is full of
choices about
majors, how you use
your time, activities
you participate
in…choose wisely
and take
responsibility for your
decisions.

27. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Health and
wellness are an
important part of
student success.

28. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Use the “Rec”; get
enough sleep and
eat well.

30. THE ‘GO TO’ PLACE
The Office of the
Dean of Students can
assist you with
determining how to
meet the needs of a
student who is
struggling with a
personal, administrat
ive or academic
support issue.

31. THE ‘GO TO’ PLACE
The Dean of Students
office staff can help
identify student needs
and serve as a bridge
to access the
appropriate resources
for the student and/or
family involved. www.miami.muohio.edu/deanofstudents
Connect with this office
for a consultation or
direct intervention.

32. BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The College of Arts and Sciences
and by Anthropology Department students:
Colin Brand
Erica Fox
Allie Pickerill