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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

9 Tips to Crawl through College Freshman Year

9 Tips to Crawl through College Freshman Year

Guest post by Jasmine Demeester (Share your favourite tips with 52,000+ Malaysian students)

Remember those times in high school where you were a class, president? Or the times you scored a clean sweep of A-grades? Well, that’s all that they are now – just memories of the past. Yes, those were fun times, but college is a whole different ball game when it comes to studies and culture.

Tips to Crawl through College Freshman Year

We should warn you right now that this is no cake walk. Many students pull out even before the end of their first year. You need to be attentive and vigilant at all times. Any misstep and it’s game over for you. Unless you follow the instructions below, you have as much chance of making it through as an elephant crawling into a mouse hole:

1. Go To Every Orientation


You have attended one orientation, but that won’t be enough. College campuses are usually massive and there is a lot to take in. You need to know where the classes are, the gym, the library and more. That is why you need to attend as many orientations as you can.

2. Always Attend Your Classes


It is basic but it is just as important as anything else. You may have been able to bunk your classes back in high school, but never at college. Not only will you be missing out on taking important notes, but your final grade depends on it. If your absences exceed more than 25 percent, you won’t be able to sit for your finals.

3. Get To Know Your Class And Roommate(S)


If you think you are surrounding yourselves with a bunch of strangers in class, you need to be more social. Try and mingle with the group that you will be hanging with for the next four years. You don’t have to be best of friends to excel in your class. But it wouldn’t hurt to keep a few good besties around till graduation.

4. It’s Okay To Be Nervous


Thinking about the next four years that you will be spending on your own without your folks around is pretty scary. There are many thoughts going through your mind at home that you wish had never come to pass. But you knew this was coming. You wouldn’t be going to college if this wasn’t supposed to happen.

You’re not the only one that feels this way. So why not hook up with some of the other freshmen and try to get along with them? You will feel more secure when you are with people who are in the same boat as you.

5. Do Some Research Before You Go


You will get to know your way around the place at your orientation, but a little prior research wouldn’t be so bad. The research will help you see what kind of classes interests you. You can even have a deeper look into your program’s course and the schedule at that. There is also a more detailed overview of the campus online.

6. Get Over Your Homesickness


Don’t think that this is the last time you’ll be seeing your parents, siblings, and neighbors back at home. You will be going back to them once your program has come to a close. But you can still communicate with them even through social media or by mail.

Every student goes through such a hard time adjusting to a new life without their loved ones. You just have to get used to your new surroundings and accept that you need to be here for your own good. It is not an easy phase to deal with as it takes time. But in the end, everyone comes around.

7. Find The Best Place To Study


Some of the most crucial parts of our college life are about finding the right place to study. It could be your dorm room unless you have noisy next door dorm mates. The library is, of course, an ideal choice as no one utters a peep when they’re supposed to be there.

It shouldn’t matter as long as you find a place that you’re most comfortable with and away from all the noises and distractions that pull you away from your studies.

8. Do Your Own Taxes


Understand that your parents don’t have much time before they retire and are already near the end of their prime. You have to get as much of the burden on their shoulders as you can. Learn how to do your own taxes and opt for FAFSA. It will make you more financially aware of your budget.

9. Meet With Your Professors


There is a great advantage of meeting up with your professors especially if you have problems with your courses. You can always count on them to help you out whenever you run into a wall. There are office hours for which you must take note of. Don’t get left behind in your studies.

Let your college freshman year be the best year of your student life.
Jasmine Demeester

Jasmine Demeester works as a Career Counselor for DissertationHelpDeal.co.uk. She is always looking to help students whenever they’re in a snag.
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