{"id":19862,"date":"2020-06-05T10:11:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T14:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/?page_id=19862"},"modified":"2026-10-06T09:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:55:59","slug":"tips-for-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/beng-first-year\/tips-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Success &amp; Pages to Bookmark"},"content":{"rendered":"    \n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/Graduation_Banner_1600x700.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Tips for Success &amp; Pages to Bookmark\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"presentation-materials-from-associate-dean-kenny-student-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentation Materials from Associate Dean Kenny (Student Success)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/10\/AD-Student-Success-1st-Year-ECOR-Check-In-2026.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/10\/AD-Student-Success-1st-Year-ECOR-Check-In-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECOR 103X Check in Presentation<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/10\/AD-Student-Success-Notetaking-Template-Sample-2026.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/10\/AD-Student-Success-Notetaking-Template-Sample-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notetaking Template and Example<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tips-from-current-students\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips from Current Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW85064291\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW85064291\">We asked some of our top students what strategies for first year success they\u2019d like to share with new students<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW85064291\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW85064291\">; here\u2019s what they had to say:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-7xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 lg:grid-cols-3 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Plan ahead and set early timelines for yourself to start working on assignments and studying for upcoming tests.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Read the outline (twice!) \u2013 it tells you exactly what is expected of you and all assignment deadlines and test\/midterm dates.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get into a good daily rhythm, create a weekly schedule and stay on track \u2013 there\u2019s no substitute for time on task when it comes to learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-7xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 lg:grid-cols-3 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Review your graded exams and assignments \u2013 there will be course content that may be challenging, prioritize learning from the mistakes you make.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Learn course content, don\u2019t just memorize it \u2013 complete practice problems daily to help you absorb course content.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a break, have fun, and reward your accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-7xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 lg:grid-cols-3 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Know where to get support \u2013 stay connected with your family and friends, and reach out to campus resources to help you navigate challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h3 id=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with your classmates \u2013 find a study group, or homework club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"important-webpages-to-bookmark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Webpages to Bookmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54805587 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54805587 BCX0\">Don\u2019t rely on&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54805587 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54805587 BCX0\">Reddit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54805587 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54805587 BCX0\">&nbsp;for answers to your academic questions; instead ask the&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW54805587 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:ecorsupport@cunet.carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW54805587 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54805587 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">First Year Support Team<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW54805587 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54805587 BCX0\">&nbsp;or reference an official University resource available to help you navigate your academic decisions. Here are some of the important pages to bookmark for your future reference.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n        \n    <div class=\"cu-imagegrid cu-imagegrid-4 cu-component-updated grid not-prose md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 max-w-5xl gap-1 md:gap-2\">\n        \n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/achievement-agreement-arms-1068523-scaled_1600x700_acf_cropped.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/\" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Academic Support Office\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                            Assistance with course selection, registration, learning resources and extra support.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/standing-vs-status-800x600.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/cumulative-grade-point-average-cgpa\/\" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Cumulative Grade Point Average\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                            Information on your CGPA and how to calculate it.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/Boreal-Builders-1600x700-1_1600x700_acf_cropped_778x700_acf_cropped.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/students.carleton.ca\/\" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Carleton Current Students\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                            Stay up to date on the latest news from around campus.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/agenda-appointment-business-1020323_1910x1463_acf_cropped.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/academicyear\/\" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Dates and Deadlines\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                             Listing of important academic and financial dates and deadlines.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n        \n    <div class=\"cu-imagegrid cu-imagegrid-4 cu-component-updated grid not-prose md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 max-w-5xl gap-1 md:gap-2\">\n        \n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/Advisors_1072x716_acf_cropped.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/about\/departments-and-schools\/\" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Engineering Departments\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                            Connect with your academic department.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/film-reel-and-wooden-clapperboard_400x300_acf_cropped.gif); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registration\/registration-steps\/ \" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Registration Steps\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                            \u201cHow-to\u201d video series provides step-by-step instructions for navigating Carleton Central.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/AdobeStock_87045213.jpeg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n            <div class=\"not-prose bg-black\/75 text-white absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-4 py-2.5 hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/prerequisites\/\" class=\"cursor-pointer block hover:bg-cu-red\">\n                    <p class=\"text-sm font-semibold line-clamp-2\">\n                        Program Progression Maps\n                    <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"text-sm font-light pt-0.5 line-clamp-2\">\n                            See which courses you&#8217;ll need to register in each year.\n                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden aspect-[4\/3] bg-cover bg-center col-span-1 md:col-span-2 md:row-span-2 order-none rounded-lg bg-black\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/macro-2177768_1920-1.jpg); 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