Hi!! well im originally from Puerto Rico and now im moving to Texas to start college there in the spring semester. Im so worried about starting college and being on my own for the first time. Any advice?? thanx!!
2006-09-28 17:26:58 · 6 answers · asked by Lily 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Congrats on starting college! Well, here's a few things I wish people told me when I started college:
1. Go to class! It seems obvious, but that freedom of not having to attend hurt my grades.
2. Ask questions and assert yourself. Don't be afraid to go to anyone for help--your profs, your adviser, whatever. They are there to help you, don't be intimidated.
3. Participate in class and make sure the professor knows you. If you are in a large lecture class, you become a number. If the prof knows you, s/he are happy to talk to you about things and it makes visiting their offices easier.
4. Get to know other students in your classes. It can be a huge help to give someone a call and then get the homework you missed or notes you could use. This is especially useful when exams come and you have a group of study buddies!
5. The school is there for you--that is why college is so expensive! Participate in the free lectures, art shows, whatever. This will be some of the most interesting years of your life--you will learn so much!
Have fun and party, but remember that you are in school to learn and graduate. Good luck with school!
2006-09-28 17:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa L 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a major? It'd help if we knew that.
Find out which courses you might take that are required and buy the books early.
I hope I don't offend but join the Hispanic Student Union.
Live on campus if you can.
Come to school a week early, if you can, and visit the library and have them teach you how to research and also to use the online tools. Ask if they know a source to learn good study skills.
Schedule your days so you always get a day off free of study and class -- work late on those other nights if needed.
Take the minimum amount of credits the first semester (probably 12) so you get used to the routine.
It'll be a time of growing up and finding out who you are. There is no rush to make friends or join the many clubs or be popular.
You'll find your way.
Take is seriously but have fun too. It's not the "real world" so, enjoy life as you can.
The best students take advantage of what the schools have to offer.
Luck.
2006-09-29 00:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to take it easy as you start off. There may be a lot of stress put on your shoulders when the year begins; school is always like that. The major difference between college and high school is the increase in independence. While high school gave a lot of writing assignments, college is more of reading on your own and independent study. Don't stress out too much at first; just know that everyone else is feeling the same way, even if they don't seem to let that show. As the year progresses, things will get more difficult, but on a Saturday afternoon, go out to eat at a restaurant...alone, and then drive around. It relaxes you without you even meaning to and it allows you to feel more comfortable when you return to work. I did this and it always made me feel as though everything was going to be all right. If you go with a friend, you're bound to think about college and then you're stressing and not relaxing. Just know everything will be all right; you've mad eit this far...you'll get through just fine! :)
2006-09-29 00:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Muffins 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it seriously. School is so very important. Save your partying for weekends, when you have no class the next day. Try to stay away from all the drugs. If your female, learn to say "NO" as you will be using that word numerous times at every party. if your male, invest in alot of condoms, and use them all the time. Don't blow off classes, as you will eventually get behind and wont be able to catch up. Have your fun, as collage is great fun, but have your fun in a smart way.
2006-09-29 00:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by susan w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing for you is to go to a community college. They have great counselors and you get all of your general education requirements out of the way. Then you can transfer to a four year university. It is a great deal.
2006-09-29 00:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by lavender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have fun and party, BUT go to all your classes. The next four (or more) years only happen once, enjoy it and do your homework.
2006-09-29 00:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by ScotOS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋