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Ja'Leena
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What are good tips to remember when starting college?
11th grader
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Melanie Boberg
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Hi there! Here are my tips when starting college:
1. Take time for yourself! It's so easy to get caught up in your work that you forget to take care of yourself.
2. Try not to compare yourself to other students. Figure out what works best for you in terms of studying, learning, etc. and don't compare that to other people's habits if yours work for you. Don't make yourself feel bad if your classmates are way ahead on assignments and you are still catching up, as long as you get it done on time, don't stress!
3. Find people that make you feel comfortable. Follow your gut feeling and put yourself out there!
4. Be open to new opportunities. You never know what you might get out of something.
5. Try not to stress about what your life will look like after college. Focus on living in the moment and working on yourself now. Everything else will follow.
1. Take time for yourself! It's so easy to get caught up in your work that you forget to take care of yourself.
2. Try not to compare yourself to other students. Figure out what works best for you in terms of studying, learning, etc. and don't compare that to other people's habits if yours work for you. Don't make yourself feel bad if your classmates are way ahead on assignments and you are still catching up, as long as you get it done on time, don't stress!
3. Find people that make you feel comfortable. Follow your gut feeling and put yourself out there!
4. Be open to new opportunities. You never know what you might get out of something.
5. Try not to stress about what your life will look like after college. Focus on living in the moment and working on yourself now. Everything else will follow.
Katherine L
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1. Talk to your professors/instructors/TAs; go to office hours and don’t be afraid to ask questions
2. Take a lighter load first semester; don’t get too stressed out
3. Get involved in campus life and explore your interests
4. Things may change. You may want to change your major/your academic or career focus, it will be fine! We are constantly figuring out something new about ourselves.
5. Enjoy and be prepared for an adventure and a self-discovery process :)
2. Take a lighter load first semester; don’t get too stressed out
3. Get involved in campus life and explore your interests
4. Things may change. You may want to change your major/your academic or career focus, it will be fine! We are constantly figuring out something new about ourselves.
5. Enjoy and be prepared for an adventure and a self-discovery process :)
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many student may feel anxiety when promoting from high school to college.
Below are my suggestions to help you to adapt for the change:
1. Join the orientation organized the faulty or student union
2. Explore the campus to find the facilities location, faculty office, classrooms, etc.
3. If you will stay in the dorm, move in early to get yourself familiarize with the place and collaborate with your hall mates
4. Explore the extra curricular activties / clubs you would like to join
5. Review the syllabus of the coming academic year and prepare
College life is one of my memorable moments in my life. Be open minded and friendly all the time.
Hope you will enjoy! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions to help you to adapt for the change:
1. Join the orientation organized the faulty or student union
2. Explore the campus to find the facilities location, faculty office, classrooms, etc.
3. If you will stay in the dorm, move in early to get yourself familiarize with the place and collaborate with your hall mates
4. Explore the extra curricular activties / clubs you would like to join
5. Review the syllabus of the coming academic year and prepare
College life is one of my memorable moments in my life. Be open minded and friendly all the time.
Hope you will enjoy! Good Luck!
Alan Weber
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Alan’s Answer
Hi, Ja'Leena. It's a very good question. I'll try to list some.
* Work on your writing. Break away from bad habits from texting. Always double proofread your work and get serious help with spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting as you need it.
* Develop your organizational and your time management skills. Avoid procrastination like the plague.
* Learn proper ways to research and cite your quotes and paraphrases. Only use credible sources, not Wikipedia or most social media.
* Learn the method of taking notes that works best for you.
* Find out what your most effective learning style is. Are you more an auditory, visual, read/write or kinesthetic learner? This will help you decide what major, what kinds of classes and what professors are best for you.
* Get involved in college life by joining clubs and activities.
* Try to find a mentor.
* Use whatever support systems are available, and demand that the college meets your reasonable needs.
* Get enough rest, good nutrition and exercise, and try to live a balanced life.
* Work on your writing. Break away from bad habits from texting. Always double proofread your work and get serious help with spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting as you need it.
* Develop your organizational and your time management skills. Avoid procrastination like the plague.
* Learn proper ways to research and cite your quotes and paraphrases. Only use credible sources, not Wikipedia or most social media.
* Learn the method of taking notes that works best for you.
* Find out what your most effective learning style is. Are you more an auditory, visual, read/write or kinesthetic learner? This will help you decide what major, what kinds of classes and what professors are best for you.
* Get involved in college life by joining clubs and activities.
* Try to find a mentor.
* Use whatever support systems are available, and demand that the college meets your reasonable needs.
* Get enough rest, good nutrition and exercise, and try to live a balanced life.
Allyson Gordon
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Allyson’s Answer
College is an incredible time in your life to meet people of all different backgrounds, explore your own self identity, and learn as much as possible. Keeping an open mind is a tip I wish I did a better job with during my college experience. It is from those new and exciting experiences that you will learn the most about yourself. For example - take a class well outside your comfort zone on a topic you know nothing about. Join a student group to meet people and learn about a topic you think you might be interested in. It is these types of experiences that will open your eyes to a whole new world and help shape your path ahead!
Charly Rodriguez
DJ/producer
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Charly’s Answer
Hi Good morning! First, always keep in mind where you come from, what do yo love to do in your life and then base on that select what do want to study in college. God luck!
Jacob Mina
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Jacob’s Answer
1. Don’t be afraid to try something new
2. Be ok and prepared to fail and learn from said failures
3. Keep an open mind
4. Have fun and enjoy yourself
2. Be ok and prepared to fail and learn from said failures
3. Keep an open mind
4. Have fun and enjoy yourself
Amalya Sukiasyan
ESOL teacher at Washington English Center
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Yerevan
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Amalya’s Answer
To succeed in college, you should work hard, dedicate yourself to your studies, be studious, and so on. It would be better to be involved in social activities, contribute to your community through volunteering for instance.
Alvarez Wortham
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Alvarez’s Answer
This strategy will be beneficial for your daily practical life. College life is a whole new world. The responsibility for your discipline and accountability now rests solely on your shoulders. There's no bell or buzzer to signal the start of your class. It's your duty to ensure your punctuality. Your school day isn't pre-planned like it used to be. You'll find yourself with more free time than you've ever had before.
With that in mind, here's a simple method to excel in your classes, studies, and education overall. I recommend recording your class lectures while jotting down notes. The key here is to concentrate more on the lecture and the professor, rather than just note-taking. This way, you can truly absorb, follow, and comprehend the knowledge being shared. Within an hour post-class, revisit your recorded lecture and notebook, jotting down all the crucial points and completing any notes you started during class. If anything seems unclear, you can always refer back to the recording, textbook, or make a note to ask for clarification in the next class.
Apply this approach to every class. More importantly, if you review your notes within the first hour after class for an hour or two, you'll retain the information much better. Plus, you'll have more leisure time to exercise, hang out with friends, and truly enjoy the college experience while still focusing on your education. It's a win-win situation. Discipline is the key. Best of luck.
With that in mind, here's a simple method to excel in your classes, studies, and education overall. I recommend recording your class lectures while jotting down notes. The key here is to concentrate more on the lecture and the professor, rather than just note-taking. This way, you can truly absorb, follow, and comprehend the knowledge being shared. Within an hour post-class, revisit your recorded lecture and notebook, jotting down all the crucial points and completing any notes you started during class. If anything seems unclear, you can always refer back to the recording, textbook, or make a note to ask for clarification in the next class.
Apply this approach to every class. More importantly, if you review your notes within the first hour after class for an hour or two, you'll retain the information much better. Plus, you'll have more leisure time to exercise, hang out with friends, and truly enjoy the college experience while still focusing on your education. It's a win-win situation. Discipline is the key. Best of luck.