How can I be successful at UMF?

This particular question is answered during my EDU 101 class where the book is not covering. In order to get out of this education system, and be out in the field, I have to become qualified. In order to achieve this I MUST take Particum, Praxis I/II, in order to further seek the role of teaching I want in my life.  While I have found that you must be level headed and open minded at U.M.F. if you truly want to be successful, if you're not open to other concepts and ideas that go against yours how can you truly gain new insight and knowledge to back up your own argument?