What do we know about research into success in first year?

What do you think makes someone successful at University? Introduce yourself to the person beside you and have a quick chat: What do you think makes someone successful at University?

7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 1. Time on task Put time aside to study for each of your courses every week- this is the strongest predictor of success!

7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 2. Attend class Attending lectures and tutorials regularly is the second strongest predictor of academic success at university.

7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 3. Focus on your goals Having a clear goal or purpose for attending university is a strong predictor of academic success and it also protects against dropping out in your first year.

4. Develop self confidence 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 4. Develop self confidence Nurturing a sense of academic self confidence and an expectation that you will succeed at university is core to academic success.

5. Develop peer relationships 7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 5. Develop peer relationships Developing a social network at university with your colleagues helps protect against dropping out in your first semester and first year of study.

7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 6. Engage online Engaging with the university’s ‘online environment’ via access to Learning@Griffith and your student email is central to your academic success.

7 PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS 7. Work / life / study balance Working no more than 15 hours a week in paid employment (if you are enrolled full time) predicts academic success, as it enables you to allocate sufficient time to study.

5 SENSES OF STUDENT SUCCESS

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