Academic Success

Academic success is vital to every college student’s future. As a first year student at the University of Virginia, I am striving for success in academics in hope of procuring a bright, and also successful, future.

I feel I have many strengths as a student, such as an interest in learning and a drive for success, and I have always remained at the top of my class in high school. However, I have found learning at the University of Virginia to be much more difficult for myself. I can succeed as a student if I stick to my studies and keep up with my readings and work. I face the common challenges many other first year students face: falling behind on reading, not studying the necessary amount, and reserving my education as my top priority.

            After completing my first semester at UVa unsatisfied, I am going to make many changes for the second semester. For example, I am enrolled in a strategic learning class to guide me to better note taking and lecture comprehension. I am better dedicated to studying and getting higher grades this semester.

            If I can change some bad study habits and work harder, my second semester at college should end much more rewarding than the first. Succeeding in school academics is very important to myself and my future, and would be the first major step to a bright, successful future.