I'm starting college this Fall, anybody have any advice?

Answer 1

Most professors consider college to be a fulltime job. That means a student with average abilities can earn average grades if they put in an average US workweek of 48 hours. You would be the best judge of your own abilities compared to other college students. Average GPA is usually around 2.65 (C+/B-). If you are an average student and want to get a higher GPA, then more effort is probably necessary. If you are an above-average student and want an average GPA, then less time can be put into studying. Taking five classes a semester means that about nine hours should be devoted to each class each week for a three-credit course. After taking three hours for class, that leaves about six hours for reading the book, doing assignments, reviewing notes, and then studying. This should be quality study time and not filled with competing thoughts. So, I find twenty minutes followed by a five minute break keeps me focused. Active reading techniques like the PQ3R method are really effective. Research into what the best students do finds that they study in groups -- not alone. They take turns reading or reviewing notes aloud and then quiz each other. They try solving the same homework problems at the same time and then compare notes and ask each other for help. They ask each other to edit and comment on papers (but still do their own work). Stuff like that. Look around your classrooms and find people who are just as good students as you and ask them to form a study group of five or six people. If you are taking more than one class together even better. Lastly, never miss a lecture or help session. Ask questions after class and at office hours. Get to know your professors and TA's. There are lots of other things to do. And, there are lots of good books on winning at college. College is supposed to be the best time of your life. At least that is the part that people remember later but it is also the opportunity to be in a dedicated learning environment. It is also the students responsibility to take advantage of the learning community that they are inside for only four years. You can lead a student to knowledge but you can't make them learn. The best a professor can do is say these are the books to read and these are the things to do. After that it is all up to the student. Learning happens much more easily if it is seen as a joyous opportunity to take advantage of. Of course it is hard and of course there are failures. But, anything worth doing is difficult and we fall down so we can learn to get up. That might sound trite but it is also true.

Answer 2

Hey! With answering your question; Mr. Know It All will advance to the Level II! I sincerely hope it'll be beneficial for ya. If he's shown you pictures and evidence of who he is, there's a slimmer chance that he's a perverted older guy but good for you that you're at least mindful of that. Even being an old guy myself (not perverted - I have a four year old daughter), I understand this is how people meet and talk. Nothing wrong with making friends with people in other areas and who knows; maybe your paths might cross. So, here's my question; why hasn't he given you HIS number? Here's some advice that I think is as applicable on social networking sites as it is in person; Let the guy chase you. If he wants to move it anything to the next level, let him offer. He made the contact, you responded. He was somewhat nonchalant and said you could delete him if you wanted - he was honest about why he contacted you. Things appear to be on the up and up but you can simultaneously keep your dignity, privacy AND safety by letting him take the next step. If he wants to talk to you, he'll say he will and he will give you his number. You can do that *67 thing before you call him and just say, you want to make sure he's not a creep or anything before he has your number. As I said, I'm an old guy and here's my thoughts about meeting people via social networking; guys get be waaay cooler than they are in person. You can type something and then backspace. You can post the pictures that came out the best. You live in a big state - plenty of fish here that you can actually interact with. Stop living your life on a computer and go out and do and be all those things people POST that they do and are. Good luck kiddo.

Answer 3

Try a little bit of everything.
Be prepared to break out of your shell.
Join groups; you'll make some great friends there.
Study hard, but too long so that it becomes boring.
Stay up late, sleep in even later.
Make 2 or 3 close friends.
Don't lose yourself.
Major in something that INTERESTS you.
Try things you wouldn't normally try.
Know that you don't have to be best friends with your roommate, but you do have to live with her.
Respect those who teach you.
Remembering that a teacher doesn't necessarily have to be in front of a classroom.
Don't eat too many poptarts...or anything like that.
Be open to different people's ideas.
Try your hardest to be tolerent of others.
Embrace people's differences; have them embrace yours.
GET INVOLVED!!!

Most importantly, love every moment of it, even the hard ones....

Answer 4

Go to class. As easy as it is to skip - go to class. Have tons of fun - but know what your focus is. Make a million friends. Party hard - but be safe. Be active - so you don't gain freshmen 15. Get involved - join clubs. Eat healthy. Don't get behind on your studying. Get into a routine/habit. Above all have tons of fun. It is one of the biggest adventures you will ever experience. Have fun and Good Luck!!

Answer 5

Well show ur parent that u can handle yours by not falling to peer presure cos a grow *** man/woman should be able to go to college, enjoy him/her self, while understanding the fact that u are there for a reason(to learn)

Answer 6

If you drink, make sure you bring a (few) friends who don't. You wouldn't want to get pregnant/STD for being careless!!!! Oh, and try to get at least a 3.0, so study. And don't prograstinate with homework/studying

Answer 7

Hi,I am going to college on-line.Just study hard and enjoy yourself.Most of all Have Fun!!!!!!!

Answer 8

All the guys want is into your pants. Be careful at parties.

Answer 9

Work hard, get the best grades you possibly can and you won't regret it!

Answer 10

Learn, Tabby, LEARN!! The smart ones will be in charge soon....be the smart one!! LEARN!!!