So you have passed through syllabus week without a scratch, huh? Congratulations, little freshman! This is only the beginning. Syllabus week is the easiest week of the whole semester, and you just got through it.
Although syllabus week isn't much work, it is still your first week of college. For some of you, it is your first official week away from home. For many, it is your first day away from home because you just had your move in day the day prior.
You still have a lot to learn about college, but the main thing to remember is to take it one week at a time. The main thing to always remember is not to go too crazy with going out, but just follow these simple tips. By doing so, you will succeed in your four years.
Here are some tips -- tried and tested -- from college students, with a little help from Disney.
1. Make sure you get some rest.
This one is probably the most important. Without enough rest, you won't function enough to do well in your classes. All nighters do not work for the typical college student. Don't be brave and think you're the exception because nine times out of ten, you are not.
2. Keep up with assignments.
If you don't keep up with your assignments, you are guaranteed to fall behind. The moment you lose a grip on your work, is the moment that one professor is going to hound you with tons of homework or essays.
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3. Don't procrastinate.
This is huge! It molds in perfectly with keeping up with your assignments. If you do your assignments on time, then you won't have to worry about procrastinating.
4.Make friends.
Make at least one friend in each one of your courses. This person can be your savior if you have to miss a class for some reason. Now that you're in college, your professor won't care if you miss, but you may lose some serious points off your final grade.
5. Don't be afraid to talk to your professor.
I promise you your professor won't bite. They are ultimately there to see you succeed. Go see them before or after class, or during their office hours. Usually, if you can't make their hours, making an appointment to see them works just as well.
6. Find the balance between social life and homework.
Now that you're away from your parents, you will want to go out all the time.
That's fine, as long as you get your work done in a timely fashion. It's better to leave the party early or show up late because you're doing your work than it is to stay the whole time and not do your work.
7. Develop a study pattern.
This will help keep you on track, and it helps develop good organization skills you will need in the future.
8. Don't be afraid to drop.
If you feel like you are going to fail a class, it is OK to drop. Find out the drop date, and try to drop before that day to avoid penalties.
*You can only have so many penalized drops in the state of Texas before you get penalized.
9. Do your homework.
This is self-explanatory.
10. Find a club.
Find something that interests you, and join. If it's an athletic club, kudos to you!
An athletic club will keep you working out. Don't fall into empty promises to work out -- it usually doesn't work.
11. Be yourself.
This is the time to find yourself, so find it.
Find who you are and what makes you happy. This is one of the happiest times in your life, so go out and enjoy every minute of it.
