"A student is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, ..."

From the practical to the philosophical, what are the characteristics of a good student?

We each have a template for success in school. What is your's?

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That is an interesting topic.

I think a good student is:

Diligent

Enthusiastic

Honest

Intelligent.

You can get by better with intelligence but little hard work than with the reverse.

A good student is:

Humble

Serious

Diligent.

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Originally posted by Joe McReynolds:
Intelligent.

You can get by better with intelligence but little hard work than with the reverse.

I disagree. Intelligence is a good quality, but hard work makes a good student.

EG, look at these two students:

1. A pupil who is very sharp, but slacks off and jokes around, does not complete assignments, etc.
2. A pupil who is not very smart, yet works diligently, pays attention, and tries their best.

Which student would you prefer to teach? Both qualities (diligence and intelligence) are admirable, but when taken alone the former is more desirable.