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If you are a college student, good grades should be your top priority. But, college is about much more than success in the classroom. Here are a few suggestions that can help all college students.

Although you should study enough to learn the material and keep your grades up, those shouldn't be your only goals as a student. In fact, being a total bookworm is not recommended, as it will not help you develop the appropriate social skills you will need in the world. It is essential to achieve a good balance of studying, health, and social activities in order to realize total college success. Take some time to do sports and/or exercise. Like study habits, it's best to develop good fitness habits early. If you doubt that, take a good look at the physique of the people you encounter daily.

If you want to remain fit throughout your adult life, you must remain physically active. Engage in sports on campus, participate in outside clubs/leagues, or just participate in informal athletic activities. The point is to keep your activity level high. Find activities that you will enjoy. Tennis, golf, soccer, judo, weight lifting...it doesn't matter; your options are without limit on most college campuses.

One of the benefits of living on campus is easy access to modern exercise and athletic facilities. Remember that diet is also important. Limit your junk food intake but be sure to get the calories you need to support an active lifestyle .

Make time for a social life. Social interaction will of course help develop good skills for your future career. Partying is okay, but if too much partying is affecting your grades, then you have to cut down. Go ahead and party if your grades are ok, but don't let them sink.

And, don't put your future at risk by violating drug, drinking, or other laws. Don't make a stupid mistake that results in an arrest record which may haunt you forever.

If you have time, consider part-time work during the school year and be sure to work during the summers, in your related fields if possible. Besides making some of your own extra spending money, you will learn to deal with different people. You can only develop these people skills outside the classroom. Often a well-rounded B+ average individual with good people skills will achieve more than the A+ student lacking in social skills. Professional success will depend on a combination of intelligence and people skills, not intelligence alone.

Be open while you are at college. These days, you will likely encounter students from many diverse cultural backgrounds. Learn to appreciate and enjoy the differences. In the course of your life, you will have to deal with all types of people; college is an ideal place to learn how. Dealing with diversity is one of the most important skills to learn, no matter what field you plan to be in.

Take advantage of cultural events on campus, especially guest speakers. They are often entertaining, and they have things to teach you that you won't get in a classroom. Best of all, they won't make you take notes or pass an exam on their lectures.

The above non-academic tips will ensure that your college experience will be of great value. As you know, college represents a significant investment of both time and money. Make the most of it.