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1.You can succeed at university if you follow the rules set down in this book.

2.Develop independence; don’t follow the crowd.

3.Know your personal strengths and weaknesses; exploit your strengths and overcome your weaknesses.

4.Don’t limit yourself; keep your options open by selecting a first-year programme that is general and versatile.

5.Develop your powers of communication. If necessary, attend a writing workshop.

6.Think about your goals. Are they realistic? Are you pursuing an area that genuinely interests you?

7.Keep your options open so that you have alternative pathways to fall back on should your goals change.

8.Many possible career and education pathways are open to you during and after your postsecondary studies.

9.The first year is the hardest. Get on track right away and reap the benefits later.

10.Learn to deal effectively with your newfound freedom: know when to work and when to play.

11.Living in residence can maximize the time you have for study and enhance your social life, but there are dangers.

12.Grades are important for your future success. Grades are an offshoot of knowledge: the more you know, the better your grades can be.

13.You have a much better chance of finding a well-paying job if you get your degree than if you don’t. The higher your grades, the greater your chance of getting a job.

14.Your university training will give you skills that will help you succeed in any job whether it is related to your area of specialization or not.

15.You can augment your educational finances through scholarships, bursaries and student loans.