How to LEARN:
Learn the language.
Know the terminology.
Keep a dictionary handy.
Expect a lot from yourself and from your instructor.
Enjoy learning.
Prepare yourself for a professional career.
Ask questions – start a dialog.
Take advantage of office hours and email.
Participate in a project (as a subject or an assistant).
Read, read, read.
Keep up with the chapter readings.
Read alternate textbooks.
Never give up on yourself.
(Thanks to Steve McCaw, Ph.D.)