College Survival 101

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:49:45 +0000

Now that you’ve figured out how to finance college, here’s some tips to ensure you get your moneys worth!

Pay attention to deadlines. (Not just financial aid ones!) You’ll need to pay attention to all deadlines. (midterms, finals, graduation applications, etc..)
Set goals and believe in yourself. Find out what you like and are good at and give it your all.
Attend class, pay attention, and be on time! You can’t learn if you are not there.
Know when to ask for help. Everyone wants to see you succeed. Your professors don’t want to see you fall behind.
Get involved. Take on some extra curricular activities. You’ll meet new people, develop new skills, build your resume, and have fun while learning.
Take full advantage of the resources and facilities your college has to offer. Advising, counseling, career planning, job placement, writing centers, financial aid help, student health, libraries, the gym, computer centers, etc. They are there; use them!
Have fun but don’t have too much fun. Partying every night may lead to some serious academic problems.
If you have questions, ask the appropriate people. Other students are not advisers.

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