College is a big change. Make sure that you're prepared to start this new chapter of your life with confidence.
Get at least one phone number from someone in every class.
This way, if you have questions about an assignment or need a study buddy, you’ll have someone to help you.
Come prepared.
Don’t be that student that doesn’t have a pencil. Seriously.
Be on time.
Leave for class a little earlier than you normally would, especially if you aren’t exactly sure where you’re going.
Get accustomed to campus.
If you need to, find your classes a couple of days before the first day. That way you don’t have to worry about getting lost on campus.
Don’t lose your syllabus.
That piece of paper will be your lifeline. Don’t lose it.
Don’t overdo it.
It’s good to look nice on the first day of class, but it’s so not worth it to wear a dress and wedges to class. Especially if you have an 8 a.m., just wear something comfortable. Nobody will be looking at your clothes.
Get organized the night before.
Clean your dorm room before class. I promise you, you’ll feel so much more together, even if you really aren’t. Make sure your laptop is charged and you have a pen or pencil.
Go to class.
This is a good lesson for the next 4 years. In college, you can get behind FAST. Don’t skip class unless you’re really sick (being hungover doesn’t count). Even sitting on Pinterest in class is more productive than not going at all.
Take good notes.
Notes are the only things you have to rely on sometimes, so make sure you keep your notes organized.
Study.
You’ve gotten to the point where you can’t get by just on participation and homework points. Tests are a big deal, and you need to spend more than just the night before studying.
Have fun!
You can now take classes that you’re actually interested in. Go to class, learn, and fall in love with something. `
