“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -- Aristotle

As we mentioned in class, the college semester is short. It is important to try to get into a good routine for all of your classes early on in the semester and get a little ahead rather than being in a position where you have to catch up after you get your midterm grades. The readings from this past week speak to the development of good academic habits and ways to become a solid student in the classroom. But don't be satisfied with "good student" -- always push yourself to set your own challenges: cover new ground, think a little differently, stretch your vision of who you can be.

Blogging Assignments for Next Week: 1) What tips and information has resonated with you the most in the past few weeks? What elements will you actually implement into your schedule/habits as a college student? What aspects are not as useful? How will you make sure you are fulfilling your potential as a student and meeting your personal goals? 2) Read through a number of student blogs (listed on the sidebar of this blog). Find one or two which you feel represent an "A" level grade and explain why. If you can't find any blogs that meet high enough standards to warrant an "A" overall, then find one that reaches excellence in critical thinking, one in creativity, etc. Be specific when discussing the strengths of these blogs and what makes them excellent.