Freshmen; Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s true; make it to your junior year of college and the hard part is over. It’s just a matter of time until you graduate.
And, a pretty high percentage of college students who complete their sophomore year return for their junior year.
Freshman year is the one that provides the biggest hurdle for most students. At some college, more than half the students who do not graduate leave between their first day on campus and what should be the first day of their sophomore year. To avoid being one of those “early leavers”, pledge to follow the five rules below.
1. Do not miss classes. If you do, you’re sunk, even if it’s not obvious to you at the time.
2. Make a schedule for yourself and follow it religiously. Study time, study breaks, and adequate sleep time are especially important to schedule. Make adjustments as necessary, but stick to the times you set…it’s good insurance against slacking.
3. Don’t procrastinate. You’re not in high school anymore…catching up is very hard.
4. It’s easy to “go wild” when you are first away from your parents and their rules. But, if you do a lot of drinking, fail to get enough sleep, and/or put your social life ahead of your educational goals, you will soon regret doing so. Be responsible.
5. Get involved. Don’t return to your hometown every weekend. Take part in events and activities on campus. Be open to new friendships. Join at least one student group. Be an active part of the college or university community. You’ll never regret it.
There is no magic fomula to ensure success in college, but the five afforementioned suggestions are a great start. If you follow them, things should fall into place for you.
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