Tips for Adjusting to College Life

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Tips for Adjusting to College Life
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• Starting college is a life-changing experience.
  Youll have to learn how to live without the
  constant support of your parents, get along with
  roommates, and how to manage your time
  efficiently. Everyone has a different approach to
  adjusting to college life., but these basic tips
  can help you get through the first few weeks at
  school hassle-free.

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• Go to Class
• Skipping class can be tempting, especially during
  the first few weeks when your absence is likely
  to go unnoticed. However, missing classes will
  only put you behind, making it more difficult to
  catch up. Youll have to learn to get used to
  your schedule, and the best way to do this is to
  get into the habit of going to class regularly.
  Remember, youre paying to be there, so you might
  as well learn something.

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• Learn How to Study
• While you may have had a preferred studying
  method in grade school, in college, it may be
  helpful to learn some new techniques. Youll have
  plenty of distractions at college that you didnt
  have at home, but developing a regular study
  habit will help you ace tests and continue to
  learn. Instead of simply opening a textbook and
  taking notes, think about what you are learning
  and reading and try to apply it to real-life
  scenarios so that you can remember everything you
  learn.

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• Schedule Skype Meetings
• College is the first time many students are away
  from home for long periods of time. Its normal
  for you to miss your family and home environment.
  If you think youre going to miss your family and
  friends, set up weekly Skype sessions so that you
  can see and talk to one another.

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• Get Involved
• Getting involved in student organizations is a
  great way to meet new people and stay busy. These
  clubs can also give you some valuable experience
  that can be helpful for finding a job once you
  graduate.

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• Become Friends with Your Roommate
• Many students discover a new best friend in their
  college roommate. Youll most likely be sharing a
  space with someone, whether you are in a dorm or
  renting student housing Peterborough. The best
  way to make an awkward situation much more
  comfortable is to find activities that you both
  enjoy and spend time together.

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• Follow a Budget
• Now that youre on your own, youll have to
  manage your own finances much more closely than
  before. The beginning of college is often the
  first time many students are able to spend money
  without supervision. However, its important to
  keep your spending from getting out of hand.
  Consider creating a spreadsheet and track what
  you spend so youll have a visual of how much
  money youre putting towards going out, food, and
  other activities. This way, youll know where to
  cut back when needed.

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• Set Goals
• Starting college or a new semester is the perfect
  time to reassess your goals. Whether you want to
  go to the gym more often or complete all of your
  assignments on time, write down these resolutions
  for the new school year, and check back in on
  them regularly to stay on track. Your goals
  should be practical and achievable.

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• These goals dont have to be far off in the
  future, either. You can set daily goals as well,
  such as finishing a long essay. Once you check
  something off of your list, youll feel proud of
  yourself and motivated to keep going.
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