A drastic change happens when one transfers from years of attending school to a new university. The sense of wholesome, welcomeness, and safety gathered from all those years evaporates and one has to start over; from new methods of studying to making new friendships. It’s a whole new environment with different types and ethnicities of people who are strangers at first glance. However, it’s not as big of a deal as many make it out to be. As one begins to get settled within the first week of receiving the scheduled timetable, everything sets off easily from there. There are, however, some tips that might help out in the beginning run:
- Organize yourself
Organize yourself
High school differs from a university in many aspects including its fast pace. Miss one lecture and next thing you know, you’re weeks behind. A lot would be studied throughout the two hours of each lecture. One crucial method to keep in mind is to review each subject during the weekends otherwise one would have no choice but to pull an all-nighter during midterms week.
- Prioritize
Prioritize
That doesn’t mean sacrificing an outing to study; it’s quite the opposite of that. By no means is it terrible to enjoy some time apart from university studies, however, that doesn’t mean neglecting everything completely. It’s more regarding the matter of knowing which lectures need more time than the others and just how much time each lesson needs. Studying the easy lectures beforehand has always worked out best in my case.
- Take Notes
Take Notes
You’re bound to come across different types of lecturers and professors whose teaching methods differ. During examinations, one could bring questions solely on what was mentioned previously in the class whereas others bring from lecture notes. However, it’s always better to be on the safe side. These notes could also help when you’re reviewing. It does have a great side-benefit: lectures aren’t as interesting without taking notes.
- Don’t get stressed
Don’t get stressed
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There is always room for improvement. Multiple chances are given; from midterm examinations to reports and presentations. All matters in the long run and one single mark can make the biggest difference. The only thing stress does is stop the doer from completing the task. Push the negative thoughts aside and focus on the goal.
- Make friends
Make friends
University is a great place to find friends with common interests— especially if you’re in the same department. The friends you choose will determine your outcome and experiences. One thing to always remember though: Not everyone is your friend, so choose wisely.
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