Need to Succeed? Heres How! Right Now! Inspired by Dr. Seuss.

Need to Succeed?Need to Succeed?Here’s How! Here’s How! Right Now!Right Now!

Inspired by Dr. SeussInspired by Dr. Seuss

A Prudent A Prudent Student!Student!

Get to class early,And it’ll pay.

You’ll sit up frontAnd be attentive each day.

Set two alarms!Get some coffee, too!

Do what it takesAnd you’ll make it through!

Boats of Boats of Notes!Notes!

Write them,Type them,

Sing them, too!Find the method

That works for you!Write them once,

Or twice if you’re daringAnd you’ll realize

Just how well you’re faring!

Study Study Buddy!Buddy!

Sometimes it takes more than just one.

Study with a buddy,And have lots of fun!

In groups,Or just pairs,

Whatever you do,Studying may be better,

If you do it in “twos”.

Seize Z’sSeize Z’sSleep is your friend.Remember that…

And you’ll see a happy end!Movies are fun,Clubbing, too

But you’ve got to do, what’s best for you!

Shy!? Why?Shy!? Why?

Profs don’t bite,I promise this much.

So ask lots of questions,About tests and quizzes and

such.The know so much,And they will help, So ask your profs,Just give a yelp!

Hate to WaitHate to WaitProcrastinate?

Never, you say!Seize that assignment

And do it today.Movies and fun

Though important, tooCan wait it’s turn

Homework is #1 for you!

Clean MachineClean MachineBad thing, is mess, And so is the clutter,

When things are messy, They put thoughts in a flutter!

So keep your space,Nice and clean,

You’ll be surprised,For studying will be keen!

Have Fun, Hon!Have Fun, Hon!Remember to take a study

break!Studying is good,

But a weary mind it can make!

When energy falls,Take a break right away,

Just get up and go! Go out and play.

Good Luck!Good Luck!And now, my friend,

You know all I can give,You will reach a happy end,

If you live, live, live, live.It’s all within reach,Don’t ever doubt,

Just heed what I teach, and “success” you will shout,

Now, on to success!You know the way,

You know how to do it,Go ahead, seize that A!

This Dr. Seuss-Inspired Compilation of Study Skills Tips was written by Shawna Strickland, Resident Assistant in Edwards Hall at Colorado State University.

Thanks for using my board! If you wouldn’t mind, I would love hearing from those who put it up. [email protected]

Best of luck in your studies and RA duties!

Shawna

Click here for an example of how Resident Assistant Rebecca Wiedmer used this information to create her board