Its the digital age, the world is saturated with a thousand people just like you, and the need for excellence has never been greater.

You see it in the workforce: 3000 applicants battling for each position. You see it on Steemit: 50 articles per day about any given subject.

You are a tiny minnow in life, everywhere you go. So what can you do to make yourself stand out and get noticed?

Success comes if you set yourself apart from the masses, you find a non saturated niche, or you work your glutes off.

What's is going to be? Here are ten tips for university success, which also translate into all other areas of your life- even Steemit.

Choose carefully. In University, you must declare a major- or field of study- that you will be working toward. Say you wish to become a scientist, you will then take classes to help you learn all you can about that field, such as maths, chemistry, biology, etc. Before you begin any sort of life change or job search, think carefully: is this what you really want? Will you love doing this? Follow the path where your passion lies, then "work" will never be "work".
Learn from the best. Find someone whom you respect and admire, and learn all you can from them. Read all their works, do some research as to what they did to get where they are, and emulate them. Then branch out from there, using what you know now, to discover new things or do it better.
Ask questions. Ask for help. Do not be afraid to admit you do not know everything! We are all in a continual learning process, and remember that the greats were once right where you were.
Participate. Get involved in extracurriculars related to your studies. You will meet more people with similar interests, make lifelong connections by networking, and get a broader perspective of ideas and concepts.

Learn how to manage your money. Balancing a budget is a skill everyone needs, and the earlier you learn the better. Soon it will be ingrained and you will avoid going into (too much) debt.
Research proves that notes taken by hand on paper are retained by the brain, whereas notes taken on a computer are forgotten. It has something to do with the brain believing once you put something in a computer it stays forever so the brain does not feel the necessity to make neural connections to memorize it. And, writing important info in a notebook helps you retain info at least 50% better than memorization.
You are who you hang around. This is a very true statement. If you hang out with criminals, you are bound to get in trouble- at the very least with Guilt by Association. If your friends are slackers you will be tempted to let laziness kick in. but if the people you surround yourself are high achieving go getters who aim to succeed, their energy and drive will motivate you to action. Choose your friends wisely.
Do something for yourself. I am a high energy go getter. Once I set my mind on something I give it all I have. But I get in trouble- mentally and physically worn down- and that sets me back and can have long term damages if I keep going like that. I have learned that I need to take me time, even if I have to force myself! Which I often do, lol. But once I have completed whatever it was to relax and recharge myself I feel better and was super glad I devoted the time to do something just for me, and I came back to my project refreshed, renewed, energized, and with a clearer and less stressed mindset.
Take control. This is your life! And the only one you know for sure that you have. You must live it to your expectations. Never let anyone dictate your life for you, not what job you must show up to everyday nor your hobbies. As long as you are not hurting anyone or damaging anything, go for your dreams! And when you get out on your own and into the wide world of college and the workforce, you don't have anyone telling you what to do anymore. Your mom isn't going to make sure you're not late, and you are in charge of your own laundry and nutrition now ;) Which brings me to my final, and arguably most important tip for success: