Starting university is an exciting time in one's life, but it may also be stressful or frightening at times, particularly if you have chosen to study abroad. For those who will be starting university this autumn as freshmen, here are some pointers on how to make the most of your first year. Keep these pointers in mind when you begin classes, but most importantly, remember to have fun!
1. Keep in mind that everyone you meet in college has something to offer you.
At university, you'll meet hundreds of new people, including students, professors, advisors, recruiters, and other campus personnel. Naturally, you won't be friends with everyone, but we advocate making as many connections as possible, especially if you're new to the university.
2. Organize yourself and make meeting deadlines a top priority.
Get a calendar, whether it's an online tool or a good old-fashioned paper diary, and make a list of all your deadlines, tests, group meetings, and school events. During your college years, you will have dozens of different assignments, so the sooner you develop a schedule that works for you, the better. Make it a point to never miss an assignment deadline. It's always a plus if you're conscientious and dependable.
3. Never. Ever. Plagiarize.
Don’t even come close to plagiarizing. Learning how to write is one of the core skills you will be developing at university. Don’t ruin the learning process with copying and pasting words from a different source. Instead, find enough various resources, learn how to cite sources properly, and develop your own writing routine. You can also make use of one of the many programs and apps that detect plagiarism in your work.
4.Schedule regular meetings with your academic advisor.
Make contact with your academic counselor as well as a career center at your institution. Your academic and career advisors may both be helpful during your college years and in making future selections. Also, whether you're looking for a job or just want to network with recruiters, go to most career fairs on your campus or in your community.
5.Actively participate in activities organized by your university/faculty.
Whether it is extra-curriculum lecture or a Christmas party organized by the faculty, these events are a great opportunity to get to know your classmates, professors and professionals better, but also to learn interesting things.
6. Don't be scared to drop a class that you do not enjoy.
You are not obligated to attend every class you sign up for. If you don't like them, drop them and enroll in a class that is more significant to you. After all, college is about figuring out what you want to do with your life.
7.Take good care of your health.
Taking good care of your body and mind is essential every day of your life, but even more when you get to start a brand new chapter at a university, often miles away from your family and home. You will likely face a frequent temptation to eat unhealthy food, cook low-cost meals and miss out on physical exercise due to lack of time. Nevertheless, it is important to keep a healthy lifestyle, eat enough fruits and veggies, drink enough water, sleep well and exercise often. Especially in the times of global pandemic. Bottom line: Your health is the foundation for everything else, so don’t neglect it.
8.Get to know your professors.
College is as much about networking as it is about taking classes. Plus, most of professors will be very happy to get to know you, share their experience and guide you through your college path.
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