One week, you’ll have so much free time on your hands and the next week, you will be swamped with 3 papers, 2 finals and an oral exam all due in 3 days. To avoid cramming everything all at once, make an effort and allot time to go through your books and notes in advance. This study tactic will especially help when finals week comes around.
Pro tip: Studies are definitely important, but don’t let them keep you from having a social life. Have your priorities in check and remember that you’re allowed to have fun, too. Don’t spend all your time with your face stuck in a mountain of readings. Go out with your friends, plan a food trip or catch the latest movie. Remember: college (and life, in general) is a balancing act.
4. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Whether it’s a question about a class topic or about directions to your next classroom, never hesitate to ask. Don’t be shy. Someone – a professor, a friend, a classmate or even a guard – will be there to help you navigate your way through freshman year.
3. Every freshman is nervous.
College swings around in a flash. One minute you’re shopping for school supplies and the next you’re meeting your blockmates for the first time at Freshman Orientation. It can be overwhelming. Try and relax, make friends, and meet new people. Chances are, you aren’t the only person in the room who’s nervous, so try and branch out of your comfort zone and start a conversation.
2. It’s okay to not have it all figured out.
When we were younger, most of us were under the impression that we’d have our lives figured out by the time we get to college – or at the very least know what we want in life. This isn’t the case at all. If anything, you’ll find yourself more confused now than ever – about your classes, your course, about anything and everything. This is probably why college is considered as an important crossroads in life. You’re going to figure it all out, I promise. For now, though, enjoy the ride and take in everything that college has to offer.
Me and my high school friends after months of not seeing each other.
Pro tip: Keep in touch with your high school barkada. Their support will definitely make the college transition easier.
1. It’s okay to spend time alone.
You won’t always have a friend to brave the crowded hallways with or face packed cafeterias with. Don’t panic. It’s normal. No one thinks you’re a loser. Welcome this free time you have alone.
You’ll learn a lot more about yourself. Spend the time reading a book or exploring a different part of your campus or simply pursuing a new hobby. Breathe. You’ll be just fine.
College will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. It’ll be scary yet exciting. These tips will admittedly get you far. Remember that the best part of college is finding yourself, and ultimately making rules of your own.
10 Practical Things I Wish I Knew As A Freshman
5. Make time to study.
One week, you’ll have so much free time on your hands and the next week, you will be swamped with 3 papers, 2 finals and an oral exam all due in 3 days. To avoid cramming everything all at once, make an effort and allot time to go through your books and notes in advance. This study tactic will especially help when finals week comes around.
Pro tip: Studies are definitely important, but don’t let them keep you from having a social life. Have your priorities in check and remember that you’re allowed to have fun, too. Don’t spend all your time with your face stuck in a mountain of readings. Go out with your friends, plan a food trip or catch the latest movie. Remember: college (and life, in general) is a balancing act.
4. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Whether it’s a question about a class topic or about directions to your next classroom, never hesitate to ask. Don’t be shy. Someone – a professor, a friend, a classmate or even a guard – will be there to help you navigate your way through freshman year.
3. Every freshman is nervous.
College swings around in a flash. One minute you’re shopping for school supplies and the next you’re meeting your blockmates for the first time at Freshman Orientation. It can be overwhelming. Try and relax, make friends, and meet new people. Chances are, you aren’t the only person in the room who’s nervous, so try and branch out of your comfort zone and start a conversation.
2. It’s okay to not have it all figured out.
When we were younger, most of us were under the impression that we’d have our lives figured out by the time we get to college – or at the very least know what we want in life. This isn’t the case at all. If anything, you’ll find yourself more confused now than ever – about your classes, your course, about anything and everything. This is probably why college is considered as an important crossroads in life. You’re going to figure it all out, I promise. For now, though, enjoy the ride and take in everything that college has to offer.
Me and my high school friends after months of not seeing each other.
Pro tip: Keep in touch with your high school barkada. Their support will definitely make the college transition easier.
1. It’s okay to spend time alone.
You won’t always have a friend to brave the crowded hallways with or face packed cafeterias with. Don’t panic. It’s normal. No one thinks you’re a loser. Welcome this free time you have alone.
You’ll learn a lot more about yourself. Spend the time reading a book or exploring a different part of your campus or simply pursuing a new hobby. Breathe. You’ll be just fine.
College will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. It’ll be scary yet exciting. These tips will admittedly get you far. Remember that the best part of college is finding yourself, and ultimately making rules of your own.
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Kat is a history major who enjoys collecting postcards from all over the world.