*Try to work through problems. Keep a list
of the problems you had difficulty completing, and any
questions that may have arisen when you were doing
the assignment. Make a list of questions that may have
arisen while you were in class or while doing your
homework for school. By doing this you will know
exactly what to ask your teacher, prof, or physics tutor.

* Try to sit with students who understand the class.

* Get to know your instructor and visit them during
office hours. They are still your best source of
information for your classes.

* Be an active student in class. Ask questions;
participate in class, etc. Many questions can be asked
right there and then to the instructor.

* Read your syllabus. Understand what's expected of
you in each class, make sure you write down and
remember deadlines and other special dates.

* Form and maintain a study group.

Do Seek a physics tutor

    * Before you run into difficulties.
    *When you need help understanding the homework.
    * When you need help understanding ideas.
    * When you are falling behind.
    * When you are feeling frustrated.
    * When you feel like giving up.

Don'ts

* Don't wait until the day before or day of a quiz or
test to get help. Help may not be available. Learning
takes time, effort and planning. A tutor's help isn't
enough to learn in one evening what should have
taken a month of methodic work. Physics tutors will
complement your work, provide you hints, suggestions
etc. but will not replace hard work and good study skills.