Strategies of a successful student
Every student would like their studies to be successful and for everything to go smoothly. However, there may be situations at the beginning of your studies and during your studies when you will need to put in maximum effort, so we have some key recommendations for you. If you follow them, your studying journey will definitely be easier.
First: Be informed - ignorance is no excuse.
Going to university is a big change from what you were used to in high school. University assumes the student's independence and emphasizes the student's individual work with information.
There is a lot of it that you have to take in at the beginning of your studies, but it will be worth your while to know and have at least a basic understanding of it.
There are several regulations and documents that govern study at the university. The most important of these are:
- MU Study and Examination Regulations,
- The Higher Education Act (Act No. 111/1998 Coll.),
- Regulations of individual faculties (e.g. measures or directives of the dean concerning studies),
- Disciplinary Regulations and Offences.
Second: If you run into a problem during your studies, deal with it proactively and in a timely manner.
Despite all your efforts, did something go wrong and cause a problem with your studies? Stay calm, take a proactive approach, don't put off the problem and, most importantly, address your situation in a timely manner. It is definitely not worth relying on advice like "Pepa from second year said".
Instead, study the official sources dealing with the issue and find out who is competent to deal with the problem and where and what the usual procedure is at your faculty. If you have missed or neglected something, face it head on and don't try to make up outlandish excuses. It will not help to resolve your situation. Ideally, you should tell the truth about what led to the problem and the reason for the problem (e.g., failure to meet requirements for advancement to the next semester).
What can complicate your studies?
There can be a number of both typical and unusual problems during studies, but we will highlight the most common ones. For example, failing a course, not knowing the prerequisites for advancing to the next semester, neglecting to prepare for the next semester, or a preference for a part-time job, but also, for example, concurrent studies.
And recommendations for the end? Know your responsibilities, be proactive and don't be afraid to ask for help.