Description
ABOUT THE BOOK
Have you ever wondered why some students excel at school while others do not? Would you love to achieve success in the key areas of your student life?
Based on a study done on university and college students and with a culmination of over 1 year’s worth of research, “Be a high achiever: Achieving all-round success in College & University” is fully loaded with tested and proven ideas and techniques that will help you achieve the success you desire at school – college or university.
You’ll learn how to:
- Choose the right program, the right courses and the right school
- Use SMART goals to achieve your goals faster
- Prepare for and ace your exams Manage your time effectively
- Strike a balance between academic and non-academic areas of your student life all of which affect overall success
- Get ready for the next phase of life after graduation
- How to write an eye-catching resume and cover letter
- Prepare for a job interview
- And so much more
It takes just about the same time to be an average student than it takes to be a high-achieving student. With the help of this book, you will be on a fast track to becoming a highly effective student.
(A couple of months after launching the book on Amazon and this happened…)
Chapters in the book
- Begin with the end in mind
– The Big 5s: the school life plan - The major, the school, and the courses– get them right
– Selecting the right major and courses - Start strong, start well
– How to make the most of the available resources on campus
– Start with the winning habits - Set SMART goals
– Long-term and short-term [SMART] goals
– The goal-setting technique that changes life
– Strategic planning for the semester and school year - Treasure the grades
– Studying like an ‘A’ student
– Keys to writing masterpiece papers
– Acing that exam
– Delivering a powerful presentation
– Leveraging group projects - Beyond the academic realm
– Get involved outside the classroom (Co-op , extracurricular activities)
– Tips on managing your funds
– Nuggets on eating healthy and staying fit
– How to maintain a positive mental attitude - End strong, end well
– Writing an eye-catching resume & cover letter
– Job interview preparation
– Top 10 skills/attributes to have as a fresh graduate
Bonus: 61 wisdom nuggets for your school journey
And more!!
What readers are saying about the book
MEET THE AUTHOR
Franklin H. Ezenwa majored in Computer Science with specialization in software engineering at University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. At the university, he received a number of awards and recognitions, one of them being membership into Golden Key International Honor Society. Also, his name consistently appeared on the President’s Honor Roll List. In the summer of 2015, having graduated from the university with great distinction or first-class honors as it is also known, Franklin secured a job as a software developer at IBM Canada where he continues to pursue his passion for technology. He lives in Markham, Ontario.
PRAISES FOR THIS BOOK
“This book can save many academic lives and take those struggling to a place of success. It was a pleasure for me to read in this book so many good ideas, that I have seen working well for high achieving students, particularly in Franklin himself, he was truly a role model.“
~~ Enrique Chacon, Senior International Student Advisor, Vancouver Island University
“This is a powerful book. As I read through this book I wished I had had access to it before I started university. I highly recommend this book for all students, especially high school and first year college and university students.“
~~ Henry Agassi, Author & Motivational Speaker
“Be A High Achiever is a must read for every student. It indeed provides excellent principles and step-by-step tools in how students can be successful in their academic life and beyond“.
~~ Purita Bristow, former Assistant Director of Information Systems Services, University of Windsor
“Be A High Achiever is an opportunity through which Franklin H. Ezenwa freely shares his passion for excellence, as well as strategies for success. For college/university students and potential students, the easy-to-follow nuggets contained in this book, could spell the difference between success and failure for those who will choose to read and apply the information in this book, to their lives.”
~~ Dr. Judith Orogun, College Professor, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
