Students striving for and experiencing academic success often share a number of characteristics and habits that everyone can practice. Below you’ll find strategies to support yourself during your studies here and beyond. Many of these are also helpful life skills! Your personal recipe for success will be unique, so we encourage you to reflect upon these suggestions and decide which ones you’d like to develop and strengthen as you continue to grow and challenge yourself as a student.

Study Skills & Habits of Successful Students

Our goal at Whatcom Community College is to help you be proactive in taking steps toward your academic goals, become an advocate for yourself, and empower you to shape your educational experience to fit your needs. Early Alert is part of our strategy to help you do that. The goal of Early Alert and WCC's Academic Progress Policy is to find and connect with students who are struggling, so if you're struggling, visit with an academic advisor or academic coach to discuss challenges and make a personalized plan to get back on track. 

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