Personality Traits for Being Successful in College There are hundreds of personality traits that can describe a single person. Some traits are more dominate than others. However, I cannot just be described in just one word, because I am more than just one. I am adventurous; organized, passionate; reliable, resourceful and many more. Although, I may have all those traits. I have two personality traits that stand out most when It come to me being successful in College. They are independence and ambition. Growing up, I never wanted to follow in my mother footsteps. I love my mother. However, she always relied on men to take care of her. My mother and father were married for thirteen years. Through their whole marriage she refused to get a job