1.
RESPECT —Respect your neighbors, your community and yourself.
2.
DISCIPLINE —Take time to study, reflect, and have fun (but
know when the time is right for each.
3.
STUDY —Find your quiet place for studying. Stay current
on assignments and attend all your classes regularly.
4.
INVOLVEMENT —Get involved! Students who get involved early
on have a higher achievement rate, are less homesick and generally
get more out of their college experience than their uninvolved
counterparts. How do I get involved? Talk to you friends; read
flyers; try out for a team; join a club; grab a friend or two
and go to the meetings that groups have at the beginning of each
semester. Get involved with CAOS , your Commuter And Off-Campus
Student organization. Make time in your day to help plan or attend
events on campus. Also,
Community Development keeps a list of registered student organizations.
Read it and pick a few that sound interesting. Or attend the organization
and activities fair on Thursday, September 4, 2003, from 12:30
p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the Union Patio. Try a few different
things. Once you find something that you really enjoy, ask, “What
can I do?” and increase your involvement in the group. Maybe
try something different from what you’re used to—expanding
your comfort zone.
5.
EXPLORE —Explore your opportunities: They’re endless!
Take the time to learn of the diversity, the cultural advantages
and the leadership opportunities that La Salle has to offer.
6.
SERVICE —Give back to your friends, community and La Salle.
Seek out ways to be of service to others.
7.
SEEK —Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are many
services, people and programs at La Salle that can assist in just
about any obstacle or difficulty you may be experiencing. If you
need help, don’t go it alone: ASK!
8.
KNOWLEDGE —Knowledge is powerful. Seek knowledge in all
you do: know the rules, your rights and your responsibilities.
Investigate and take advantage of the various programs and learning
opportunities available in and around campus.
9.
ADVISORS —Before you “need” them, get to know
your advisors and your Community Coordinator.
10.
GOALS —Don’t ever lose sight of where you want to
go and how you plan to get there. Establish your goals and a plan
of achievement. The best way to get where you want is to know
where you are going.
BONUS
TIPS—And don’t forget to get enough sleep, eat breakfast,
get to know everyone you meet, smile, have fun, and go to class.
