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Tip #1 - Get Involved
There are many activities on campus, so go ahead and get involved! Don't
wait, either. Go ahead and get involved your first week of your freshman
year. This will allow you to meet friends, be part of a social group
as well as making a difference in the university, and you will have
a healthier attitude regarding college altogether. So, check out the
different activities available at your university.
Tip #2 - Stay on Campus
Many college freshman are afraid to stay on campus because dorms are
small and the food isn't like mom's home cooking. However, staying on
campus is an important way to adjust to college life. You will have
a roommate, meet new friends, have an instant support group, and learn
a lot about yourself as well as others. In addition, when you stay on
campus you are close to all campus activities, parties, the library,
and extracurricular activities.
Tip #3 - Eat and Sleep Regularly
Adjusting to college life can take a lot out of you because of the new
class schedules, studying, and having to figure out how to handle it
on your own. Because of this it is very important to eat and sleep on
a schedule. Make sure you eat three healthy meals a day, sleep at least
eight hours a night, and you will feel happier and healthier and better
able to adjust to college life.
Tip #4 - Manage Stress
College is stressful, and for a beginning freshman it might be overwhelming.
However, manage your stress by working out, practicing yoga, deep breathing,
or any other method you find helpful. When you are not stressed out
you will be able to adjust to college life and accept all of the new
ways of doing things. However, if you stay stressed out it will impact
your grades as well as your health.
Tip #5 - Stay Focused
Because college can be so much fun, it might be difficult to stay focused
on your work. However, remember why you are at college in the first
place. You want to get a degree and ultimately a good job. So, focus
on your major and where you want to go in your life more than where
the best party is this weekend. You can still look for extracurricular
activities, but keep your mind focused on your work more.
Tip #6 - Attend Every Class
Class attendance in college is not the same as high school, not by a
long shot. Many times attendance is not even taken, so it is easy to
skip class for more exciting things. However, if you don't go to class
you will find it difficult to learn what you need to for the exams and
papers, and may miss pop quizzes. As a result, you should attend every
class unless you are seriously ill. In the event you must miss a class,
let your professor know why and ask if you can get the notes.
Tip #7 - Look on the Bright Side
You need to always keep a positive attitude when it comes to adjusting
to college life. It truly is difficult to always look on the bright
side when your entire life has changed and you are not quite sure what
to make of it. However, look at college as an adventure and each new
day providing something new. This should help you keep your chin up.
Tip #8 - Party!
College is known for partying and while you don't want to get bogged
down in the party scene, you do want to party a little. You are following
all of the above tips to help you adjust to college, so you can party
on the weekends after you have finished your homework and simply enjoy
hanging out with friends and meeting new people.
Tip #9 - Communicate
Remember, college is a time when you will meet many new people that
may have completely different views than your own, and you may end up
living with one. As a result, make sure you always communicate openly
and honestly about your feelings while respecting other people as well.
Don't let others take advantage of you by communicating openly.
When you follow these suggestions you will certainly adapt
to college life quickly, easily and without needing a lot of time to
settle in. You will be off and running and should consider theses tips
as your success guide for settling into college.
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