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8 Ways To Start Off Your Semester The Right Way

If you had a rocky semester, this list will ensure success this semester!

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Jan 13, 2019
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Starting off the semester the right way is so important because it sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Forming good habits right away will cause you to find success in your classes. This list holds advice to follow in order to kick off the semester in the right way!

1. Don't be late to your classes

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This may seem obvious, but many students will show up to class a few minutes late. This can automatically give yourself a bad reputation to your professors. Staying on your professor's good side will help throughout the semester.

2. Review your syllabus for each of your classes

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Though this is the most boring part of the semester, syllabuses hold value information including the grading system. It is very helpful to know what counts the most in your class. Also, often times your professor will add key information such as office hours, advice, exam dates, and more.

3. Memorize your route to your classes

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Nothing is worse than being lost or showing up to the wrong class. To avoid this, simply pull up a map and get an idea of where to go. Also, memorizing your classroom numbers beforehand can never hurt.

4. Talk to fellow students who had the professor/teacher previously

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Talking to students who had the same professors/teachers will help give you an idea of what to expect. Chances are, they will give you advice about how to succeed in the class and things to avoid.

5. Don't buy too many school supplies

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Of course, you should come prepared with at least a notebook and pencil, but don't get too overboard. Often times, your professor/teacher will give you a list of what you need specifically so you don't buy unnecessary items.

6. Form a study plan

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To ensure good grades, nothing will help more than to form a study plan. Set aside certain hours for just studying. This will help avoid studying up until 3am as this will cause you to lose information instead of retaining.

7. Keep a good balance between academics and social activities

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Though studying is absolutely necessary, so is having fun. You cannot have all work and no play as it will drive you to exhaustion.

8. Get help early on so you won't fall behind

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To really have a great start to the new semester, make sure you are caught up in your classes. If you are not caught up now, chances are you'll fall quickly behind and it will be extremely difficult to catch up.

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