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.
- Respect and uphold your teachers / educators / professors, even when you disagree with them.
- Be steady, respectful, consistent, and diligent in doing your work daily.
- Discover what type learner you are.
- Celebrate your success.
- Make friends with intelligent people.
- Get old tests and exam papers
- Read other textbooks and review course material from another college (or from another tutor).
- 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
- Keep a balance with exercise, hobbies and friends