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So, college?
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This is completely wrong. You're there to do both, you just have to them in the correct order. Do your learnin', THEN party. Do the learnin' part first though.
DiabolusInMusic
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If I have learned anything from raunchy college movies, it is that college is a time for experimenting.
Why are you in college already? I just finished up summer school two days ago, don't start fall semester until September. Is mid-August a usual start time in the States?
Why are you in college already? I just finished up summer school two days ago, don't start fall semester until September. Is mid-August a usual start time in the States?
This. Treat school like a job, work 9-5 or 8-6 or whatever it takes. Do what you want after that.
lowsound
Sleep is optional. So is quality food.
Watch your caffeine intake, specially Monster & stuff like that. Drinking enough of that stuff can cause heart problems.
Some classes might not seem relevant to what you want to do, but take them & enjoy them. They are intellectually stimulating.
Have fun. Most of all, have fun.
edg
Watch your caffeine intake, specially Monster & stuff like that. Drinking enough of that stuff can cause heart problems.
Some classes might not seem relevant to what you want to do, but take them & enjoy them. They are intellectually stimulating.
Have fun. Most of all, have fun.
edg
Nothing tops a good education, so study, even when you don't feel like it or can't believe you have to take those "Stupid classes"
that have nothing to do with what you're interested in. Just get that stuff out of the way, so that you can then focus on
the stuff you really want to learn and be good at.
Have fun, meet people, try new things, get out of your comfort zone. Some of the people you meet in college will open doors
for the rest of your life, and several will remain life long friends.
that have nothing to do with what you're interested in. Just get that stuff out of the way, so that you can then focus on
the stuff you really want to learn and be good at.
Have fun, meet people, try new things, get out of your comfort zone. Some of the people you meet in college will open doors
for the rest of your life, and several will remain life long friends.
When I was teaching high school (and my students were mostly seniors) I tried to give out what advice I had for college. Here's some I can remember off the top of my head.
1. Find time to exercise. Whether it's playing intramural sports, lifting weights, jogging, whatever but make time to break a sweat at least a couple times a week. It will help you avoid gaining weight your freshman year, help you sleep better and keep your energy levels up. And it's college. Never a bad idea to be in good shape and take care of yourself to help your dating chances.
2. If you're living on campus make sure you get along with your roommate. Being stuck living with someone that you don't like can really leave you with a negative view of your first year. Try your best to find a way to be friends or at least respect each other. If not, get a transfer.
3. If your school allows it take sign up for one more class than you intend to take so that you can drop one before the deadline. Whether it's because you don't like the professor, the class isn't as interesting as you hoped, you're struggling with the material, whatever. I did this every semester for the first two and a half years. I made sure every class was one that helped towards my majors or fulfilled a breadth requirement but having an out made a big difference for me.
4. And as far as taking classes, lots of lower level courses (English 1A, Chem 101 etc) have multiple sections often taught by different professors. If that's the case (a) look up professors who have won teaching awards and try to get into their classes and (b) check the reading list at the bookstore, especially for writing/humanities classes. Professors often have leeway to choose books for their sections and you can get a sense for what's in store by seeing what's on the book list.
5. Make use of office hours. It's college. Much more so than high school other students are going to be around your same level of intelligence and/or work ethic. Don't be afraid to ask for help. And in a writing class a professor or graduate student instructor that will read your paper in advance and offer suggestions is pure gold. Start your papers early and bring them in to be critiqued.
6. Get involved. Find a club or organization that interests you and sign up. For me that was joining a fraternity, signing up with the hiking and outdoor club, joining the organization associated with my major (molecular biology), playing with bands etc. Don't overload yourself and be open to changing gears (I wouldn't have guessed that I'd end up in a meditation group my junior year but I did) but find outlets that interest you.
7. There's a lot more that I'm forgetting but at the end of the day remember that your main job at college is to get a degree and prepare yourself for a future career. Have fun but get your work done first and don't miss opportunities (especially your last year or two) to network in the field you plan to enter. I liked the motto, "When you're working, work and don't think about play. When you're playing, play and don't think about work."
Good luck.
1. Find time to exercise. Whether it's playing intramural sports, lifting weights, jogging, whatever but make time to break a sweat at least a couple times a week. It will help you avoid gaining weight your freshman year, help you sleep better and keep your energy levels up. And it's college. Never a bad idea to be in good shape and take care of yourself to help your dating chances.
2. If you're living on campus make sure you get along with your roommate. Being stuck living with someone that you don't like can really leave you with a negative view of your first year. Try your best to find a way to be friends or at least respect each other. If not, get a transfer.
3. If your school allows it take sign up for one more class than you intend to take so that you can drop one before the deadline. Whether it's because you don't like the professor, the class isn't as interesting as you hoped, you're struggling with the material, whatever. I did this every semester for the first two and a half years. I made sure every class was one that helped towards my majors or fulfilled a breadth requirement but having an out made a big difference for me.
4. And as far as taking classes, lots of lower level courses (English 1A, Chem 101 etc) have multiple sections often taught by different professors. If that's the case (a) look up professors who have won teaching awards and try to get into their classes and (b) check the reading list at the bookstore, especially for writing/humanities classes. Professors often have leeway to choose books for their sections and you can get a sense for what's in store by seeing what's on the book list.
5. Make use of office hours. It's college. Much more so than high school other students are going to be around your same level of intelligence and/or work ethic. Don't be afraid to ask for help. And in a writing class a professor or graduate student instructor that will read your paper in advance and offer suggestions is pure gold. Start your papers early and bring them in to be critiqued.
6. Get involved. Find a club or organization that interests you and sign up. For me that was joining a fraternity, signing up with the hiking and outdoor club, joining the organization associated with my major (molecular biology), playing with bands etc. Don't overload yourself and be open to changing gears (I wouldn't have guessed that I'd end up in a meditation group my junior year but I did) but find outlets that interest you.
7. There's a lot more that I'm forgetting but at the end of the day remember that your main job at college is to get a degree and prepare yourself for a future career. Have fun but get your work done first and don't miss opportunities (especially your last year or two) to network in the field you plan to enter. I liked the motto, "When you're working, work and don't think about play. When you're playing, play and don't think about work."
Good luck.
I didn't go to college, but this sounds like some solid advice if I were to. You'll get out of your education what you put into it.
-Mike
This is true to certain degree, but you have to temper your partying for sure. First and foremost, LEARN!!
This is SO true. I mean, I cannot stress how important this is. And another thing, you will not believe how much sex and relationships in college screw with your head AND your studies.
Also true to a certain degree, but don't neglect your food intake too much.
One thing I will add to all this is that in college you're going to be exposed to a lot of new ideas, concepts, ways of thinking, etc. that are all unfamiliar to you. You'd be surprised at how easily it is for a pretty co-ed to bat her eyes at you, and the next thing you know you're on the quad with a megaphone supporting all sorts of whacked-out causes that under normal circumstances you'd be laughing at. I say this from experience. Keep your head on straight.
Try to learn about life as much as you do about your chosen subjects. Socialize, meet people, try new things. Make mistakes, but be sure to learn from them. Don't go home every weekend. Study hard enough to understand the material, but don't stress about it. Learn how to write a paper in one day. Sleep enough, eat some veggies. Join a club or a band. Try to stay out of jail. Keep an open mind about unfamiliar ideas, but don't forget who you are. Wrap it before you tap it. Always wear sunscreen.
Oh, and if you're paying for it yourself, get a job. Maybe 2. You're gonna be paying for it for a looooong time.
I'm 31 and I know a bunch of people my age that paid for college with loans and are still paying it off.
I'm 31 and I know a bunch of people my age that paid for college with loans and are still paying it off.
