How to be a Successful Student at ISU
ISU has people, facilities, programs, services, and other resources to help students to succeed in college and in life, but it is up to YOU, the student, to seek out these support systems in your pursuit of success. If you have questions or are having problems in your academic or personal life, it is important to ask for help as soon as possible. (While our Pocatello campus has the most to offer, students at our outreach centers can access much support at those sites, or from the Pocatello offices through the web, or by phone. Link to "Other ISU Centers" at www.isu.edu/other.shtml)
Academic Success
Research shows that attending class is the number one factor that contributes to academic success. It also shows that during college, successful students can develop competence, purpose, integrity, and mature interpersonal relationships; manage emotions; establish identity; and move through autonomy toward interdependence (Chickering & Reisser, 1993).
Successful college students also strive to increase their ability to communicate, think critically, reason morally, prepare to function as citizens, live and work effectively with other people in a more global and diverse society, explore a breadth of interests, and prepare for their career (Bok, 2006). To work toward these learning outcomes, be intentional in your approach to learning, and take advantage of the many ISU offices that provide support systems for your academic success.
Healthy Lifestyles
There's more to health and wellness than eating right, getting some exercise and enough sleep, and practicing good hygiene, health and safety habits (although these are solid foundations). To stay at the top of your game, use ISU resources to help you stay active, productive, and feeling good.
Campus Life
Get involved with campus activities to interact with people who share similar interests. Gain valuable experience through hands-on learning by participating in or helping to organize campus activities, or just relax and enjoy some of the many events that ISU has to offer. Check your Bengal e-mail for weekly information updates on the student electronic bulletin board, and pay attention to posters on campus.