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The article ‘How to succeed in University’ (Bien 2007) gives

important steps and tips for me to succeed in gaining higher

education. There are four important steps such as do not

procrastinate, think positively about learning, develop a wider

understanding and establish as many friendships as I can (Bien

2007). As my first time stepping into the RMIT university learning

environment, the suggestions in this article are very useful and vital to

me. The teaching and learning ways in high school are much different

from universities’ style. In high school, teachers usually fed me with

knowledge and always tried to show me the way to achieve goals, with

detailed instructions. In university, lectures won’t do the same way,

they will give me the knowledge according to my courses but how I’ll

handle and receive that knowledge is depends on me. That means I

will need to do the most parts of my learning. I have only just

graduated from high school and entered RMIT so this learning style is

really new for me. However, after reading this article, I can see a

clearer picture of how to succeed at RMIT.

Make small investment in your studies everyday and you will

receive lifetime returns. Studying makes me a better person, a better

human being, I get my own benefits from my studying, not others.

Realizing the importance of education and how it will affect my life, I

was able to develop a positive attitude towards my education. “You

must develop a wider understanding of learning and knowledge” (Bien

2007). I have followed that advice and it really helped me a lot, I now

have passion and enjoyment for what I’m studying. Making friends and

developing relationships in university also what I am trying to do. I

have got many friends and relationships now. They have helped me a

lot and I have helped them also, we work as a team and understand...