9 Promising Must-Dos to Make Your College Life Easier
College is not that super struggle. You just have to find effective ways how to manage your college life from the very first day until you graduate. Do not absorb the mundane line, “College is difficult” because it’s usually said by those who haven’t yet figured out how they will survive college. You want to succeed, right? I believe that college is difficult BUT manageable.
College is another new level of life-challenging experience you must go through and survive. In college, you are your self’s opponent. So, you need to work things out regardless of whether it goes the way you want or not, yet remember that what’s important is that you gained self-growth throughout the journey which will guide you to achieving your dreams and plans right after.
If you are a college freshman still checking out how you will deal with new faces, environment, and educational system (be it online class or face-to-face), then you should continue reading this. College students in any year level can opt to read this as well because you might just grasp some useful tips to make your college years a success.
Come, dive into the following:
1. Execute Time Management effectively
As a college student bombarded with assignments, projects, incoming exams, and other activities while also carrying out other duties for the family and community, Time Management will be your helpful ally. You won’t be able to finish all tasks at once, thus you need to divide and categorize them according to urgency and importance. I will advise that you use the Covey Time Management Matrix by Stephen R. Covey. Eliminate time-insensitive goals so you can focus on doing the tasks with nearing deadline.
2. Spend your allowance wisely
Save every coin you have left so you will have an accumulated extra budget for emergency use. Just like managing your time, you have to budget your money for your needs. Sacrifice your wants at the moment and prioritize your course books, school supplies, and miscellaneous fees.
3. Have a good sleep
Do not push yourself to work on your project at a very late night when you are aware you cannot exert strength further. Do not sacrifice your health. You might be up until this hour because of poor time management. Rest your body by sleeping at the right time for the right duration. A good nap will energize your mind and body to enable you to function during the daytime in class.
4. Study by heart
Submit your assignments as early as possible and you are capable to do so before the deadline approaches. Study the learning materials your professors have provided to the class to be prepared for the following discussion. Develop curiosity in your course topics for it will drive you to delve into them and comprehend them. If you cannot understand the topic, you can consult video lectures from credible sources related to it.
5. Use relevant apps
There are a lot of helpful apps that can assist your writing, graphic designing, photo/video editing, etc. to improve your project. You can search the internet for the top apps that can make your academic outputs presentable and professional.
6. Be open to asking for help and to help
Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you know your limits are pushing you down. Ask a classmate who is good at a lecture you can barely grasp. Sometimes you will need to reach out for help. You can also return the kindness by assisting him/her in a subject he/she is also having trouble with. Be nice.
7. Participate in class discussions
Whether face-to-face or online class, don’t be too shy to share with the class what you know or to resolve a dispute if you cannot catch the gist of the lecture. Show that you are interested in actively partaking in your professor’s lesson. You’ll gain an advantage if your instructor is familiar with you because of your keen participation in his/her class.
8. Have at least one good friend
It is easier to walk around the campus, enter the library, or any college vicinities when you have a buddy, especially if you share the same interests or hobbies. You can gain as many friends as you want, but for my unsought piece of advice: one is enough. Be friends with someone trustworthy, reliable, and most of all, a good influence. Help each other excel.
9. Believe in Yourself
This is the most important of all.
Be confident to show and share your skills. It is a leeway to earn opportunities to prove yourself. Trust on your capabilities guided by dreams and goals in and beyond college life. Do not be discouraged due to difficulties because it’s part of your college journey and there will be more challenges to come once you step into your professional career. Solve problems with effective solutions. Do not stay on the troubled path, just pass through it with determination, effort, and self-reliance. Remind yourself why you are there.
Going to college needs strong courage and will to finish studying. Getting good passing grades is every student’s main goal to continue into another year level. Make your college easier and more memorable by enjoying it any way you want or you know. Yet, be responsible and well-disciplined because college is tough and you should too.
Sometimes, all you need is the passion to fulfill all you have been dreaming of.
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Originally published at https://sensesandscribbles.blogspot.com/2022/04/9-promising-must-dos-to-make-your.html on April 20, 2022
