25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshmen Year 1. Go to all orientations at University level, College level and department level. 2. Get to know your roommate and others in your residence hall. 3. Get Organized. 4. Find the ideal place for you to study. It may be your dorm room or a cozy corner of the library, but find a place that works best for you to get your work done 5. Go to class. Obvious, right? Maybe, but sleeping in and skipping that 8 am class will be tempting at times. Avoid the temptation. 6. Become an expert on course requirements and due dates. 7. Meet with your professors or lecturers. 8. Get to know your academic adviser. 9. Seek a balance. University life is a mixture of social and academic happenings. Dont tip the balance too far in either direction. 10. Get involved on campus. 11. Strive for good grades it not given freely. 12. Take advantage of the study resources on campus. 13. Make time for you. 14. Dont feel pressured to make a hasty decision about a career or a major. 15. Take responsibility for yourself and your actions. 17. Find the Career Services Office. 19. Stay healthy/Eat Right. 20. Learn to cope with homesickness. 21. Stay on campus as much as possible. 22. Seek professional help when you need it. 23. Keep track of your money. 24. Dont cut corners. 25. Be prepared to feel overwhelmed. Final Words of Advice for First- Year and DE Students Youve done all the prep work -- youve gotten good grades to gain admission into the university, scored well on a standardized test, and been accepted into the University -- so enjoy all your hard work while laying the groundwork for a successful career. Dont be a statistic; be determined to make it through your freshman year -- and beyond. Take advantage of your network of new friends, have fun while learning as much as you can, and get the most out of your experience. #BAJ wishes you the best. #Success is already Yours.
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