.College Checklist: Make The Most of Your First Year
Freshmen year is exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. Will you make friends? Will you have fun? Will you get good grades? Don’t freak out. We’re here to help. Use this college checklist to get the tricks you want and the advice you need. With our help, you’ll be sure to ace your first year.
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Invest in a Planner:
As the school year gets underway, you’re going to get busy. Trying to juggle classes, homework, your new activity schedule, a part-time job, and fun with friends is difficult, especially when you’re in charge of managing your own time. Luckily there is a simple solution: Write EVERYTHING down in a planner. Buy one you like at the start of each school year and keep it with you at all times. If you’re diligent about using it, you’ll be able to easily track assignments and plan your day with just a quick glance.
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Get Involved on Campus:
This is the simplest tip to help you start to feel at home in your new surroundings. College is full of opportunities to get involved and make new friends. Most schools offer an activity fair during orientation week. Go and sign up for all sorts of groups – both in and outside your comfort zone. You’ll have fun trying new activities while meeting new people. (They might even give you free food!) It’s a win-win situation.
Use Your Campus’s Academic Resources:
Okay, so studying isn’t exactly the most exciting part of your college career, but it is an important one. You can make sure that the time you spend hitting the books has a huge impact by taking advantage of your school’s – often overlooked – academic resources. If you’re struggling in a particular class, visit your professor’s office hours. Odds are he’ll be glad to have the opportunity to help and may even take your extra effort into account when calculating your final grade. If you hate writing papers, check out the writing center. They can point you towards credible sources and lend an extra pair of eyes when editing.
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Score Discounts With Your Student ID:
A lot of college students operate on a shoestring budget. Did you know that your ID can help you save some cash? Many restaurants, theaters, attractions, and events make a practice of offering discounts to current students who can show an ID. Go to a cheap movie during their college matinee hours or pick up a few student rush tickets to a show for date night. Just be sure to call the venue in advance to check there pricing and to keep your ID on hand. You’ll be living large while sticking to your budget.
Your first year of college is an experience. It’s exciting, overwhelming, and one-of-a-kind all at the same time. With any luck, it will be the foundation for a fantastic four years. Follow these tips to make the most of your first year. We aim to help you cross “nervousness” off your college checklist.
Readers, what advice do you have for the incoming class? What do you wish you knew during your freshman college year?
