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1. Know the Available Resources: Colleges have
a multitude of resources available to students to help them academically such
as writing centers, tutors, libraries, databases, and professor office hours.
Set yourself up for success by taking advantage of these resources as they can
only help you and you've already paid for it. There is nothing
wrong with asking for help and it's a great way to make connections to
professors, librarians, and other students that can be a resource and network
connection for you to use in the future.
2. Determine Your Study Method: The material
and content in college classes takes a large leap in difficulty level and that
means refining or even making study habits. Many times what used to work for
high school classes is not enough to learn and understand college level
classes. There are many different methods to studying and its key to find which
one works best for you. Not only is the method of studying important, but who
you choose to study with is just as critical. Group studying can be very beneficial
but also distracting with the wrong people.
3. Use a Planner: Planners or agendas are a
great tool to help keep you on schedule. There's so many due dates for
different projects, homework, and exams and keeping them organized in one place
helps you know what to get done and when. Everyone has busy lives but a planner
helps you stay on top so you aren't falling behind. Nothing
feels better than crossing days off the calendar and assignments off a to-do
list.
4. Take Care of Yourself: Your body and brain
need to be taken care of to function properly. It is important to get the right
amount of sleep each night. If you are too tired in class you aren't retaining
information or engaging in class. It is also important to eat healthier which
can be very tricky when you have the freedom to choose whatever you want for
meals. The dining hall may be buffet style but portion control is an easy step
to eating healthier. Working out is a great way to get body moving and the
brain functioning at its top level.
5. Find the Balance: Balancing class work with
all the other aspects of college such as work, clubs, sports, or a social life
can be tricky to adjust to. It is important to prioritize classwork and knowing
what assignments may take longer than others to give yourself enough time to
complete them on time. You don't want to be procrastinating assignments as that
will diminish the quality of the work as you rush to get it finished. College
is a balancing act and it is important to use proper time management right from
the start.
