The “best years of your life” have to start sometime… keep reading to find tips on surviving your first week of college!
- Make friends in all your classes
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You say you’ll never skip classes now, but eventually you’ll oversleep your 8am and need notes!
- Stay on top of the readings
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You may think that you can catch up on the readings this weekend, but I promise you that you cannot! Keep up with the readings now to avoid cramming at the last minute.
- Don’t have too much fun
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You’re on campus!! No parents!! New friends!! All these new opportunities are hard to say no to, but you need to remember why you’re here (hint: its to get an education!) Have fun, but make sure to stay on top of your studies.
- Check the library to see if your textbook is in the reserve sections
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Textbooks are expensive! Check your library’s website (click here to access UW Madison’s) to see if the book is available so you can save some money!
- Start making a routine for yourself
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The sooner you start making a routine for yourself the better! College is a huge adjustment, but using a planner and sticking to it will help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed!
There’s a reason why so many people sing songs and make movies about college- its awesome! Finding a balance between studying and fun is the key to succeeding and leaving college (somewhat) stress-free!