| In this article we're going to discuss some things you | | | | chaos for everyone involved, not just the students. |
| can do in order to have the best chance of surviving | | | | Just know that there are others going through the |
| your college experience without losing your mind. | | | | same thing as you. |
| Let's not kid ourselves. College can be tough. With the | | | | Don't be afraid to meet and get to know other |
| way most high schools are now spoon feeding kids | | | | students. There are going to be a lot of strange faces. |
| and almost pushing them through, college can be a real | | | | You're going to want to make friends because college |
| wake up call. So how does a student survive the | | | | can be a lonely experience if you try to go it alone. |
| reality check that he gets when starting his college | | | | These kids are all in the same boat as you. Right there |
| education? | | | | you already have something in common. |
| The first thing that a student can do to prepare for his | | | | In the first couple of weeks of classes take the time |
| college education is to plan ahead. Write to the college | | | | to meet with all your teachers. Let them know what |
| for a catalogue. Get a list of courses offered. Get a | | | | you expect to get out of their classes. Show them |
| handbook. Go to the admissions office. Get as much | | | | that you are really serious about your education. If they |
| information about the college you plan to attend so | | | | see this that will make their relationship with you much |
| you can prepare yourself for what lies ahead. | | | | stronger right from the start. Having a teacher in your |
| Check out any organizations the college has such as | | | | corner puts you ahead of the game. |
| special clubs or support services. Knowing where to | | | | When given an assignment, give yourself plenty of |
| go based on what you need can save you a lot of | | | | time to complete it. Don't leave things for the last |
| time and anxiety. | | | | minute. College work can pile up on you very fast. By |
| Before you enrol, go to the campus. Pay them a visit. | | | | starting assignments right away you give yourself the |
| Meet with your financial aid councillor. Go to | | | | best chance of not getting buried in your work. |
| admissions. Meet with anyone you can who can help | | | | Finally, allow yourself to be a human being. Nobody is |
| you get situated in your new surroundings especially | | | | expecting you to be superman. Many students try too |
| the department chair of the major you're planning. | | | | hard to fit in by joining every social club they can. By |
| Make sure you give yourself a tour of the whole | | | | taking on too much you're only going to wear yourself |
| campus. It's good to know where everything is in | | | | out. If you want to do something then do it. But don't |
| advance. This way you're not looking for things last | | | | do it just to be "one of the boys". |
| minute and driving yourself crazy trying to find them. | | | | By following the above tips you give yourself the best |
| When registration day comes, relax. These days are | | | | chance of getting through college in one piece and with |
| always long, boring and frustrating. These days are | | | | all your marbles. |