Wednesday, November 27, 2013

How To Prepare To Start Your College Experience

By Jason Larrsohn


When you are moving out for the first time, packing can be a stressful and confusing process. What should you take? What should you leave behind? What will you need? What don't you need? Why is this so complicated!? Don't stress. It's not as big of a deal as you think. Just follow these few tips and enjoy your move!

But perhaps we should rewind a couple of years, so you can really take some time to prepare, and choose the kind of college experience that will work best for you and your goals. Choosing a college and a career path will help you to have a college experience that is exactly the way you want it to be.

The best way to get the most out of a class is to read and annotate your required reading. It is tempting not write in your text books because you wish to sell back to the books store for the highest price possible.

Communicate with roommates

One of the most important things to do as you prepare for college is to think about your goals for your career, your education, and your life. When you have a clear idea of the kinds of things you would like to spend your life doing, you will have an easier time making the choices that will get you there.

Another tip to getting most out of class includes taking good notes, preferably by hand. Studies have shown you are more likely to remember something if you have written it down-not typed it out. While you are writing your notes, it is a good idea to write any question or personal conclusions you gain in the margins.

Third, consider what you can buy later and what you need to bring from home. There are a lot of smaller, less essential things that you will eventually want/need that you can buy at a later date at the local supermarket or college bookstore. Things like paper clips, tape, shampoo, notebooks, food, etc. Avoid going on huge shopping sprees before you move away.

As you set and meet goals, you will be able to measure your progress and avoid becoming discouraged. When progress is measurable, you have the opportunity to literally watch yourself grow and extend your reach as you come closer and closer to the attainment of your goal.

In the end, the real secret with getting the most out of class is not giving up and participating. Sure the kid in the Florida State jersey is annoying and the teacher sound like Ben Stein in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," but this your education, and isn't cheap, so don't quit.




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