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6. Be prepared for tests: Depending on your instructor, you may not know when she may call asubjective quiz. Successful students are prepared and always ready. You can be prepared by readingthe class material before the class, participating in class discussions, and by doing the assignmentsand exercises in your textbook.7. Get to know people: Successful people network. You have to do the same too, even on a collegecampus. When you get to know people on campus they share with you information that they have,this information can help you in a class, help you to save money or a purchase, assist you in choosinga specialization, or even choosing a minor or major. Networking is a very important tool in the worldof business, so you might as well practice the skill while you are in college.Remember that you can be a success in college. Yes it’s hard but you can do it!WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!!!Tips to Remain Ever HappyCollected by Suvendu ChoudhuryIt is our reactions and not the actions which are the root cause of our trouble.Avoid making remarks/comments/advice to others unless asked for.Eliminate the ego of name, fame, property, wealth, family etc., because all these things aretransient and will vanish some day. They have been given to you temporarily by the grace ofGod. As soon as ego dissolved, you come face to face with God.No matter how many failures you have undergone in achieving a tasks, still remain optimisticabout your success. Remember there is no force on earth or in heaven which can prevent youfrom achieving what you want to achieve provided you are determined for a right cause. Therequirement is only a determined mind with firm faith in God. Also remember that NOT EVENTHE SLIGHTEST EFFORT MADE BY YOU GOES IN VAIN. THIS IS THE LAW OFNATURE.Have your independent personality which should stand like a rock amidst even severe oppositionif you are right. If you want to become great and unique, you will have to be different from therest of the crowd.Avoid the habit of lingering things for tomorrows and ahead. Successful people are those whoget up from their seat and take immediate action. The right time for starting or doing an appropriatething is just now and not tomorrow.Go Close to nature whenever you find opportunity.There is nothing free of cost in this world. Never think of grabbing any property, money just outof way or by unfair means. It won’t stay with you. It will drain away in some form or the other.Only whatever is due to you by virtue of your eligibility under Divine laws will finally remainwith you.Enjoy the work, not the fruit. You have done your duty and your part is over; now you go on toyour next work. Why do you interfere in the part which God has to play?There is always a scope for further improvement, no matter at what stage you are. So, be flexiblefor adopting new changes and improvements.To be continued…National Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur, 761008 10 of 18