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Alexandra
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What is like to start your first year of college in Spring?
I am starting college in January at the spring session. I am not sure if it is exactly like starting in fall or not. #collegefreshman #college #college-advice
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Frank Lemmon
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Hi Alexandra,
First of all, congratulations on starting your college education! I hope you find it to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Of course, it depends on where the school you're going to is located! If it's back east, then starting in the spring will be easier weather-wise than starting in the fall. Also, housing arrangements may be a little more challenging for starting in the spring, since fall students have already found their housing, but I don't think it should be that big of a deal, especially for on-campus housing. Another difference: Which sports are active in the fall and spring sessions. Otherwise, there should be little or no difference for starting in either session. If you have more questions, though, contact the Campus Admissions office, and they should be able to give you answers specific to the school.
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First of all, congratulations on starting your college education! I hope you find it to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Of course, it depends on where the school you're going to is located! If it's back east, then starting in the spring will be easier weather-wise than starting in the fall. Also, housing arrangements may be a little more challenging for starting in the spring, since fall students have already found their housing, but I don't think it should be that big of a deal, especially for on-campus housing. Another difference: Which sports are active in the fall and spring sessions. Otherwise, there should be little or no difference for starting in either session. If you have more questions, though, contact the Campus Admissions office, and they should be able to give you answers specific to the school.
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Tracey Jackson
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Congrats on starting one of the most important journeys of your life. Starting in the Spring may be a bit easier as activities may be a bit slower than the fall ( if the school you are attending is a "football" popular school). Freshman are a bit more settled and you may be able to find your flow quicker. Only thing is, social groups form in the fall for freshman but you will still be taking freshman classes in the spring so catching up won't be too hard.
See if the school has a freshman experience department and ask what they recommend to do in order to quickly get acclimated for a spring start.
See if the school has a freshman experience department and ask what they recommend to do in order to quickly get acclimated for a spring start.
Richard A.
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It can be scary and a bit overwhelming. But don't let that affect your grades.
Go to class. Plan to spend 2-3 hours studying for every hour of lecture. Attend your professor's office hours and any TA review sessions. If there is a test bank, use that as a study tool to understand what your professor wants you to focus on for the test.
Treat school like a job. Get up early, get to work and when your work is done at the end of the day, you can spend time on social life or organizations.
Go to class. Plan to spend 2-3 hours studying for every hour of lecture. Attend your professor's office hours and any TA review sessions. If there is a test bank, use that as a study tool to understand what your professor wants you to focus on for the test.
Treat school like a job. Get up early, get to work and when your work is done at the end of the day, you can spend time on social life or organizations.