Top Tips for College Success

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Top Tips for College Success
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• For many young people, college can be exciting
  yet stressful. Balancing school, work and a
  social life can be overwhelming, especially in a
  new environment. This can cause students to
  perform poorly, academically and socially. Stress
  and poor performance can make the college
  experience a less than happy or successful one.
  Fortunately, there are some tips that can help
  you successfully navigate the university
  experience and any obstacles that may come with
  it. Below are a few of these tips.

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Ask for Help When Needed

• Once again, university can be stressful and
  overwhelming. Thus, there may be times when
  youre unable to handle the workload or new
  environment on your own. Universities fortunately
  offer numerous resources that can provide this
  assistance. To find aid, consult your student
  advisor or visit the Student Success Centre.
  Either one of these services should adequately
  point you in the direction of other resources,
  including mental and physical health services,
  tutoring and writing services, financial aid,
  student support groups, helpful activities and
  more. Whatever the service needed, asking for
  help can prevent crashing and burning.

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Be Proactive in the Learning Process

• Most people dont realize that learning is an
  automatic process that can be helped by external
  actions. Performing external actions means taking
  an active role in your own learning process. To
  achieve this
• Practice good time management by creating a
  schedule with milestones, deadlines and goals
• Study often and never cram before an exam
• Start major papers and projects as early as
  possible and complete them in manageable steps

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• Sleep well before a major exam and regulate your
  caffeine and sugar intake
• Take comprehensive notes (when applicable) from
  in class and reading material
• Use study guides (e.g. flashcards)
• Never wait until the last minute before a
  deadline to begin your work
• Work in a quiet, well-lit environment like the
  library or a study lounge
• Try to avoid working on an empty stomach or when
  youre uncomfortable
• Engage in class discussions and ask questions
• Visit a tutoring or writing centre for help
  learning complex concepts or completing large
  assignments.

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• Being proactive in your education will help you
  retain and use information better. It may even
  help you better manage your stress levels,
  especially if you live in an active Brock
  University residence.

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Take Care of Your Mind and Body

• Good mental and physical health can help you
  perform well in all areas of life. In fact, its
  essential for performing well mentally and even
  academically. Stay healthy by eating healthy
  foods (as often as possible), exercising, getting
  enough sleep daily and engaging in destressing
  activities, e.g. yoga, meditation and sports.

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• Leading a healthy lifestyle also means engaging
  socially. Dont be afraid to attend parties,
  socialize with your roommate(s) and other new
  people, join clubs or participate in other
  student activities. You never know who might
  become a life-long friend or your next roommate,
  especially if youre looking for any rooms for
  rent St. Catharines has to offer.