Over the weekend on Twitter, a student asked Tulane Professor Melissa Harris-Perry , “As a professor, do you have any study tips for the college student prepping to start in a week?”

Harris-Perry’s advice: 

Learn to read *smart* not read *all* in your courses w/ 100+ pages a week. Focus on main ideas, big conclusions.

Try to put together a study group or team in math, econ, science & other classes w/ problem sets if it’s allowed.

Try to keep up w/ syllabus. Don’t save it all for the reading week. It’s ok to slack once in a while but stay steady.

If you struggle with writing, ask Profs if you can write a draft before the assignment is due. Get feedback.

Remember college education is a process. Ask questions.Seek help. Be open to critique.Make progress don’t force perfection.

And more than anything else. Be honest. Adhere to the honor code. An honest C is much more valuable than a dishonest A.

*Great nuggets of wisdom from a smart lady.