INTELLECTUAL
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. College is the time for you to learn and grow within your academics, professional, and personal life by trying things you have never done before. Take the class that is said to be difficult but interests you, go to that study session with people you have never really talked to. Make your experience at CWU memorable. - Mickael Candelaria, 2021 graduate
TIPS FOR SUCCESS Intellectual wellness refers to active participation in scholastic, cultural, and community activities. It is important to gain and maintain intellectual wellness because it expands knowledge and skills in order to live a stimulating, successful life. In order to improve intellectual wellness, it is important to value creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning. ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
Accept Personal Responsibility – You alone are responsible for your academic success. Your faculty and other classmates may help, however you are the one person responsible in the end. Manage Your Time – Don’t procrastinate… it is unlikely that anyone is going to be actively reminding you to do your work. College comes with lots of freedom and it is easy to forget why you are here…. To better yourself right? Academically and personally. Find a way to make time for all aspects of your wellness. Help Yourself then Ask for Help – If you are not keeping up in class, do all that you can do to help yourself to improve your academic performance. (For example: increase your study time, form a study group, study with a partner, and use all support services available to you at the Learning Commons.) If you continue to experience difficulty, make an appointment with your instructors to talk about your academic performance. There is no weakness in asking for help! Go to Class – There are a couple of ways to look at this. 1. You can’t learn if you are not present. 2. You pay no less than $18 an hour for the opportunity to go to class. Don’t throw away your money. Do Your Best - Your best is good enough. Strive for “A’s” and “B’s,” even if you have never earned “A’s” and “B’s”. Aim Higher! Communicate with Instructors – If you cannot come to class because you are ill, notify your instructors. Try to make arrangements to make up your missed assignments. If you are struggling, use their Office hours. Most faculty teach because they love working with students. Remember Zeros are Possible – We often hear that assignments at many high schools are accepted late. However, in college you will find that many faculty expect you to manage your time and will not accept late assignments. Track Your Assignments – Use a calendar, or if your instructor uses Canvas switch to the list view so you can see all upcoming assignments.
The Academic Success Center provides peer tutoring and tools for academic success for all CWU students. Tutoring is available in a variety of formats, including the University Math Center, the University Writing Center, PALs (support for historically
CAT FACT Students who use services from the Academic Success Center have greater success in the classroom, both in GPA and in pass rates
difficult courses), and online tutoring. All students are encouraged to use free tutoring services early and often. The Academic Success Center is located in Brooks Library on the first floor, in the ARC, directly to the left of the main entry lobby (Library 190).View our tutor availability and book appointments online at cwu.edu/asc. EDUCATION ABROAD Check your Email and Canvas Daily - These two forms of communication are very important to track. An occasional nudge received via email might make a big difference in your success. Education Abroad allows students to combine learning with international travel, providing opportunities to experience and learn about other cultures, gain new insights and perspectives on a topic of interest, and access courses and materials not available on campus. These experiences provide not only academic and personal benefit, but can also help students develop intercultural skills valued by employers and applicable to careers. CWU students of nearly any major have opportunities to study, intern, conduct research, and participate in service-learning all over the world, both independently and alongside CWU faculty and fellow students, for durations from days to weeks to months to a full academic year. Financial aid and scholarships are available. Visit www. cwu.edu/studyabroad or stop into the Office of International Studies and Programs in Hebeler Hall to learn more.
Pell Grant recipients: Ask about the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad.
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