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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Natural Science

Tips for Success from NatSci Students

Go To Class! pencil

When you feel the urge to skip class, remember, you are paying about $500 per credit!

Take classes to learn, not to get the grade

Your math and science prerequisite courses set the foundation for your upper level biology courses, GPA, and professional /graduate school entrance exams.

book

Books are EXPENSIVE!

Look for used books or rent books; borrow books from friends if possible.

Meet with your advisor(s) at least once a semester text

Your advisors help you keep on track with your graduation requirements and also keep you on track with professional health school/graduate school requirements.

Develop good study habits

Study TWO HOURS every week for each credit you are taking. If you have a 15 credit semester, you should be studying 30 hours! 15+30=45 hours of school work each week! That’s more than the standard, full time job!

Keep Academic Integrity! lightbulb

One paper or exam grade is DEFINITELY not worth the possibility of getting expelled from MSU or not getting into professional/graduate school because of plagiarism or cheating.