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 Keep
a calendar
The transition from high school to college is crazy. You need
to keep a good calendar to keep track of assignments, projects,
exams, meetings, rehearsals, work, etc. Make sure you set
blocks of time up for studying and homework.
Schedule how and when you'll do pieces of an assignment.
If you do, the work gets done on time, you have time to do
the readings for class (which is always good, trust me), studying
is easier, plus, if you schedule how to get things done, there's
plenty of socializing and free time!
Of course, even with a good schedule, there will be the occasional
last-minute papers and projects getting done 10 minutes before
class, semi-frantic studying right before the test...but don't
worry. Sometimes, some things work out okay that way. Personally,
some of my best papers are written the night before it's due...not
all, but some!
Learn how to do laundry
Really. You're 18 years old now. You can do it. If you can't,
you're going to be stuck with shrinking, color-changing clothing.
Or, you'll be standing in the laundry room with that lost
look on your face.
If you know how, you're set! Those people standing around
with lost looks will love you. Sometimes, people will either
pay you, or pay for your laundry, if you teach them or help
them do their laundry.
Keep in touch with home
Parental units/legal guardians are going to worry. Especially
if you're far from home and/or the first child. You may not
want to be constantly calling the house, but definitely try
to email or call a few times a week.
They want to know that you're doing well and you're safe.
You know, you've been there for a while and now you're not
there. And while some of you will be enjoying that fact, Mom
especially does not. So, check in. Let them know what's happening.
Exercise
The Freshman 15? Not a myth. It happens. You're on your own,
you can eat what you want, some courses are stressful...you're
going to gain that weight. Make sure you don't forget to get
some kind of exercise each week. And if you do gain a little
weight, don't worry about it.
And check out our feature
on how to avoid gaining the unwanted weight!
Know who to call
When you're on campus, you should know what to do just in
case there is an  emergency.
Save the numbers to Campus Safety, the Emergency line, and
your Health and Wellness Center, as well as Financial Aid,
the Registrar's Office, and your dean(s).
Know where the local hospital is. If there is a bus shuttle
to take you to train stations or the mall, make sure you have
the schedule handy, or that you know how to find it online.
Stay Safe
When you're walking on campus at night, always have someone
with you. Or, call your Campus Safety to ask for a ride back
to the dorms. If your school has a bus that drives around
the campus, know where the stops are just in case you find
yourself out there alone at night.
Be aware of your surroundings. You should make sure you know
where the Emergency columns are just in case something happens.
They contain a button that, when pressed, will instantly call
Campus Safety and let them know where you are on campus.
Enjoy yourself
Seriously. Have a good time. College is a great place to be!
I mean, you should still get your work done, but make sure
you take time out to enjoy where you are and who you're with.
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