As a high school senior you were on top of the food chain, you knew your school like the back of your hand and you were comfortable. Now the month is upon us, the fall college semester begins soon. Some of you are heading to schools where you will be one of thousands of students, others are heading to small schools in which you will be one of hundreds. Either way your questions about college and anxiety are related.
Here are some ways to ease your mind and look forward to your first day of college:
1. Purchase the essentials: Show up to class prepared and ready to take notes (even if it is the first day of class). In college professors will expect you to always be prepared to learn, there is no movie day or freebie.
2. Go explore the campus: Learn where your dorm is, the nearest dining halls and where your classes are. Learn to take the bus and time how long you take to reach your destination. This will help you plan how much time you have between classes.
3. Get to know your professors: You do not have to take them to lunch, but introduce yourself and research their ratings on www.ratemyprofessor.com or a similar website. This will make you aware of their teaching style and personality.
4. Get to know your roommates: Hang out, go out to eat and ask them about themselves. Your roommates will be a great part of your college experience (they still are a great part of my life). You will be living with them so make the best of it and become friends.
5. Have a schedule: Write down and plan out your day (from start to finish). This will help ease your stress and increase your timeliness. You can add lunch, time with friends, work out time, study hours and quizzes to all fit your schedule.
Prepare yourself for a year of learning, fun and exciting new ventures! College is what you make of it, take one day at a time and do not overwhelm yourself with useless anxieties.
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