College Advice

Advice for Incoming College Freshmen

Continuing education and attending college are very wise decisions. It becomes a huge advantage later on in life when looking for a job in your field. Having a college degree can boost one’s salary and in addition increase the likelihood of a promotion. The task of successfully finishing college and graduating on time can be a daunting task if not prepared. Many of the incoming freshmen find their first semester to be quite difficult due to the new learning and also living environment. That is how I felt at the beginning of my semester as an incoming freshman student. However, there are ways that made my first semester in college, less stressful and more enjoyable, but, at the same time, able to get good grades. The first piece of advice I offer is to be involved in events around campus and to enroll in clubs; which can expand your social life and make new connections. Another piece of advice you may want to consider is to do a little research on the professors you are going to pick for classes and see what other students thought about them; you may find that their teaching methods are not to your liking. The last piece of advice for incoming freshmen is to keep organized and focus on managing your time correctly so that there is time for everything you need to do. A student’s first semester in college can be very nerve-racking and overwhelming, but there are steps you can follow to make college a fun experience that you had hoped for.

At the beginning of the semester, especially for incoming freshmen, there are many fun events the school puts on before classes start that allow you to meet your new fellow students. Taking advantage of these events and attending them can help you meet many different people that you may not have met otherwise. If you do not know anyone that is attending, keep in mind, many students are in the same boat and do not have to be nervous; just keep an open mind to meeting new people....