Adjusting to college after living under your parents’ roof for the last 18 years of you life can be tough, but with these helpful tips, we hope your transition will be just a little bit easier on you. Moving out is stressful, and college is a whole different world than high school. Take a deep breath, drink a ton of water, and enjoy the next four years of your life while keeping these helpful ideas in your mind.
Tips Every College Freshman Needs To Hear
Make Classes Your Top Priority
After all, this is the main reason you’re away at college in the first place! Your grades in college are crucial, especially for top-notch jobs or even grad school! It’s never too early to be thinking about your post-grad life, even if you’re only just beginning undergrad. No matter how tempting a crazy and jam-packed social life sounds, one of the most important things to remember is that school always comes before anything else. You will look back and regret having low grades more than you will look back and regret staying in to study that one Saturday night. It’s worth it.
Study Twice As Much As You Think You Need To
Wow, this is a big one. College exams are unpredictable. Even if it’s your millionth exam by the same professor, you likely won’t truly know what to expect. Exams can be as difficult as rocket science, or easy as pie… you’ll just never know what’s coming. We recommend playing it safe and over-studying for every exam. You can never be too prepared and you can never have too much knowledge over your school subjects. Start studying a few days earlier than you really think you need to; it will pay off in the long-run, trust us.
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Your Professor For Help
Your professors are there for a reason: to help you and teach you to the best of their ability. Utilize their knowledge and ask them every question you can possibly think of! I know it sounds a bit nerve-wracking to have a one-on-one meeting with a professor who probably doesn’t even know your name, but think about it this way: the better your professor knows you, the more likely they are to cut you some slack or boost you up a bit if you’re right on the edge of two letter grades. Your professors are meant to be there to guide you, so make sure to introduce yourself and make an appointment during office hours for that extra help.
