The beginning of a new school year can be tough, exhausting, stressful and sometimes a little confusing.
There are students rushing to get to their classes, unfamiliar buildings or surroundings, and a lot of information being thrown at you to remember.
To make things a little easier, here are some tips for your Fall 2017 semester.
Tip No. 1: The heat can beat! Try to stay hydrated with a refillable water bottle that you can throw in your backpack.
Tip No. 2: Screenshot the campus map to your cell phone to make getting around easier and accessible.
Tip No. 3: Arrive on campus at least an hour before your first class to ensure you will get parking and make it to class on time.
Tip No. 4: Do not be afraid to ask questions if you are lost in a professor’s lecture or on campus. The bigger the net, the more fish you catch.
Tip No. 5: The syllabuses are your new best friends. Write down due dates for your coursework, put them in your calendar, set a reminder in your phone, place a stickie note on your bathroom mirror, or whatever works for you so that you do not fall behind!
Tip No. 6: Spend the first week getting to know the people around you. Make friends, so that if ever you miss a lecture, you have someone to communicate with regarding what you may have missed.
As chaotic as it can be, it is important to keep your wits about you and endure!
