What should I prepare for the first day of college?
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4 answers
Herman’s Answer
Congratulations! For the first day in college, besides being prepared for classes, I advise you to be prepared of the new environment. Depending on where you go to college, it might be very different from what you are used to. Additionally, if you are staying in the dorms, you should be prepared to meet your roommate or neighbors.
Best regards,
Herman
Elizabeth’s Answer
First day of college, congrats! For the most part, have something to write with, a folder to put your course syllabi in and a notebook or paper to write notes on. Most professor's don't require textbooks on the first day of class but if you are able to get yours , you can get yours before they sell out . If you order textbooks online, consider ship times. Most professor's will have copies of the their syllabus for you on the first day of class but it wouldn't hurt to check your class webpage for announcements made by your professor prior to the first day of class.
Good luck, Ami!
-Elizabeth
Susan’s Answer
Dear Amy,
I don't know if you've chosen a college yet or not, but if so, I'd suggest you ask their admissions office if there are some students whom you could speak with about their experiences. Oftentimes, college have "Get Acquainted Day" or open houses where you can learn more about what you need specifically. There are several things that mark college life as different from high school. For one thing, your classes meet a lot less oftens--sometimes three times at 50 minutes per period, sometimes twice for 75 minutes and sometimes only once a week for a couple of hours. Therefore, the expectation is that you spend MORE time outside of the classroom studying, reading, writing, doing research, etc. At the same time, often students are away from home for the first time and living a lot more independently. Therefore, time management is crucial. The first day of classes your professors give you a syllabus that tells you all your assignments, tests, papers, etc. up front. When you get your syllabi (plural of syllabus), you can put write these assignments down to be prepared for them. When planning your classes, you need to make sure you leave time for meals and that you pay attention to getting enough sleep. If you want to succeed in college, you have to take care of your body (physical needs) as well as your emotional/spiritual needs, allowing for time to work and time to play.
Because for some it's the first time away from home, it can be tempting to get sucked into partying, sex, drugs, etc., but in college-as in the rest of life--a balance is necessary to have a successful experience. In some ways, it is good to think of college as a job---it's an opportunity, it's fun, it's a learning experience, but it's also your job--and with jobs come responsibilities. Your "boss" is YOU--you are your own CEO of your life--and if you have healthy expectations of yourself as an employee, you will know to be kind and firm.
I hope this helps you, and I'm happy to give more advice, if you need it---more specifics, that is.
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Arkadeep’s Answer
I might be late to answer your question at this point of time!
Still I would suggest to be prepared to have a new experience where you will start taking your own decisions and accountabilities.
Let me put it this way,
++The first thing you should be prepare with your introduction speech (2-5 mins speech, mentioning who you are, where are you from, what you are fond of, your likings etc.), every now and then you will be giving this intro to your seniors, professors and friends and this will get you the confidence to talk to a complete stranger, in your future life, when you will become a professional.
++You people will learn to plan a mass bunk(where all student will bunk a class together) this will build up your internal bonding with your new folks in college.
++You will be given some project works to do it together, this will also help you on taking decision, will prepare you as a team player.
++The pressure of study will definitely increase a bit as compared to pre university degree, but it will teach you how to manage things together, if you have to study a lot, within a short span of time and here I am not advising to indulge into cheating! haha >_<
++Next I will say, this college days will be the last chance given to you during your student life, please try to make some memories not grades! grades will fetch you a good job at the end of the day but the memories will get you the chance to cherish it for the rest of your life!
So, get ready (or if you are already started your college! I am not sure) for your college days! and enjoy a lot! have fun with your friends! respect your professors! respect your parents! and spread love! <3 :-)
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