Graduate Your Course Cum Laude

What Is Cum Laude? The term cum laude means “with honour” in Latin. When a student graduates from her school and receives her degree with one of these labels, it means she is one of the school’s top academic achievers. There is no universal standard to define a cum laude student. The criteria may differ from school to school. Graduating with honours is a dream for many students who go to college, proving you have a solid work ethic and intelligence. The benefits of graduating Cum Laude Cum Laude signify academic accomplishment and they can help you get a job or get accepted at a college or graduate school because they indicate your desire to succeed. Good grades can open doors at many top-notch jobs, and earn you respect few rookies enjoy. Habits of cum laude students Many people think that to get good grades you have to be a genius or study all the time. However, that is not true. Graduating with honours may be tough but learning about how to do so is easy.
  • Pick professors and classes wisely
  • Read the syllabus
  • Complete course material
  • Study at the library or somewhere quiet
  • Cultivate intellectual curiosity and do not be afraid to ask the hard questions.
When you are genuinely and creatively thinking, unique and hard questions will arise to challenge the status quo. This is how every major breakthrough historically has occurred for humanity from Thomas Edison; Albert Einstein to Steve Jobs. When most said not so, these men said why not? When others laughed and scorned them for their creative ideas, they masterminded their brilliance and successfully acted upon their ideas to transform life as we know it (and make loads of money in the process).
  • Respect and uphold your teachers / educators / professors, even when you disagree with them.
Keep in mind most educators are specialists, which means they often think only in terms of their subject and not much more. This can make them rigid and frigid by nature if they are not careful. Nevertheless, if you want to carry favour with them and make the grades you desire, you need them on your side and want to be careful not to rub them the wrong way.
  • Be steady, respectful, consistent, and diligent in doing your work daily.
Educators like disciplined students who obey instructions, follow rules, and complete assigned tasks. As a college student, you must trust the academic process and be patient.
  • Discover what type learner you are.
We all process information differently: some visually, others audibly, than some kinaesthetically. Knowing your learning style will enable you to study adequately accordingly as you adjust your approach to processing information and knowledge.
  • Celebrate your success.
When you succeed academically, be sure to reward yourself. Find some way therefore to celebrate yourself after you have worked hard and succeeded academically. Studying is hard work and afterward you need some form of relief and personal enjoyment.
  • Make friends with intelligent people.
Show me your friends and I will show you your future. If you want to be bright, associate with others that is brighter than yourself. They will teach you things. By improving your friends, you force yourself to become more skilful at communication. This will advance you greatly academically and in the future professionally. Communication is a vital component and key to success in any field.
  • Get old tests and exam papers
An old test can give you an idea of the structure of the exam and the types of questions that teachers ask. While a professor is unlikely to ask the same exact questions, it does happen from time to time.
  • Read other textbooks and review course material from another college (or from another tutor).
If you cannot understand your material, try something or someone else.
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • Study 4-6 hours every day.
  • Get in a routine to study most days – schedule it in a daily planner
  • Visit or phone your teacher
Do not try to figure things out by yourselves. Learning is not just about sitting with a book and memorise it. It is a dynamic process and discussion can often help. If you spent more than a day trying to figure something out, go to the professor or teaching assistant and ask for some pointers. It is also good for you that your teacher knows you personally.
  • Keep a balance with exercise, hobbies and friends
It is easy to burn out on academics. I always made sure to schedule 2 or more hours in a day to free time with friends and/or exercise.