College is widely regarded as one of the most memorable years of a person's life. It is an entirely different experience than college. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to get that degree and maintain a respectable grade point average. Let's not mention that you'll also be balancing that with all the social aspects and other distractions. Yes, the path to graduation may be rough, but with the right attitude, you can survive the ride. Follow these tips to help you on your journey.
1. Take advantage of office hours. If you are struggling in class, there is no reason why you shouldn't be going to your teacher's office during hours.
2. Don't fall behind. Don't procrastinate. College school work is very difficult to catch back up.
3. Use a study group rather than a late-night cram session.
4. Make sure you find yourself a nice study environment.
5. If things get loud, use earplugs.
6. Learn the material the very first time it’s presented rather than having to cram every time there is a test.
7. Finals week will be hard, make sure you are prepared.
8. The best test preparation is a good night of sleep and a good breakfast.
9. Stay organized and manage your time efficiently.
10. Keep good class notes.
11. Actually read the textbook. You bought and paid for it, so read it. This is usually the material that is on the exams.
12. Don't cheat on your exams. This is a very serious offense in college.
13. Set clear goals for each class.
14. Keep a to-do list of assignments and other projects.
15. Prepare for college-level work. The amount of writing and reading required can be overbearing.
16. Sit towards the front of the class. It will improve your grade, encourage interaction and your standing/recognition with the professor.
17. Ask questions in class or provide input in ongoing class lectures.
18. Use the library. It's full of useful resources.
19. Don't cite Wikipedia in your research papers.
20. Make a real effort to get to know more people. This is a new beginning for everybody and a great place to make new friends. Be outgoing and ready and willing to meet new people. These people are in the same boat as you.
21. Spend your first year of college in a dorm/residence hall. While it may be crowded, it's a great place to easily make new friends.
22. Befriend upperclassmen. They're pretty good at giving advice.
23. Expect to deal with all kinds of people. There is a greater diversity of people in college than there was in high school.
24. Balance school, work, and social life – A schedule that doesn't leave time for sleep.
25. Make friends with students, professors, and other influential offices on campus. It can really help you when networking later.
26. Be careful about what you post publicly on social media websites.
27. Learn how to cope with stress. College can be very demanding.
28. Maintain a healthy diet.
29. Learn how to relax and take breaks. Your time at college goes by quickly.
30. Wear sunscreen.
31. Wear comfortable shoes. Prepare to do a lot of walking around campus.
32. Familiarize yourself with the rules/policies of the university.
33. Be on time for each class. Don't be known as the one who always comes in late.
34. Set goals on what you want to achieve from going to college.
35. Go to class!
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