Ultimately, we study to do well on our tests and exams. Trust us, we know how scary tests are. They're even scarier in college! It's hard to know what to expect on a test. It's also hard to know how to study.
Tip #1: Every professors test is different. You will never have two professors who give similar tests. Because every professor is different, it is hard to know how to study for the test. The best advice we can give is to over study going into the first exam. After the first exam, you know how the professor formats their test. Other than the format, you can tell which information the professor thinks is most important. It can be notes, readings, lectures, etc. The first test is scary, but after it's over you can start to relax.
Tip #2: Study early. It is never too early to start studying. Because you aren't in class for 8 hours a day, there is a lot of free time in your schedule to devote to studying. Although studying doesn't sound like the best way to spend your time, it is. There's no down side to studying. It will only help you in the long run.
Tip #3: Do the readings. Homework assignments in college are much more geared towards reading. Our advice is to actually do the reading. We also suggest you highlight or take notes on the readings. Those readings will help you on tests and quizzes.
Remember, the majority of your college grades are based on tests and quizzes. Because of this, it is crucial that you spend enough time studying and preparing for those tests. If you use your time wisely and focus on your classes, we are sure you will do fine.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Sunday, October 2, 2011
College Classes
College is supposed to be used for students to get an education. It is easy to forget, but there are classes involved while at college. College classes can be intimidating. High school students hear rumors about hard classes, sleepless nights, and 1 billion page papers. That's not always true though.
Tip #1: You aren't in high school anymore. Classes will be more difficult. Professors are expecting a lot out of their students. This doesn't mean don't ask questions. Professors post office hours and the best advice would be to attend those office hours and get as much help as you need. You also do not have class every day so it's important that you stay on top of your assignment.
Tip #2: Cherish your syllabi. Almost every professor will hand out a syllabus on the first day of classes. That small piece of paper will be your life throughout your semester of class. Your class assignments as well as test dates will be posted on the syllabus. It is extremely important to keep track of your assignments and schedule your time accordingly. There is a lot of free time in college because you aren't necessarily in class for 8 hours a day. This means that your time needs to be scheduled very carefully.
Tip #3: Attend class. It is easy to get in a bad habit of missing class because professors may not take attendance. However, a lot can be missed if you skip class. It is a personal opinion, but we suggest you attend every class so that you can stay on top of your school work. The last thing you need is to get behind and have to spend more time catching up.
Remember, you are paying thousands of dollars to attend this institution. Don't take advantage of that by not taking full advantage of your classes. You are in school to earn your degree. So use all of your resources available.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Tip #1: You aren't in high school anymore. Classes will be more difficult. Professors are expecting a lot out of their students. This doesn't mean don't ask questions. Professors post office hours and the best advice would be to attend those office hours and get as much help as you need. You also do not have class every day so it's important that you stay on top of your assignment.
Tip #2: Cherish your syllabi. Almost every professor will hand out a syllabus on the first day of classes. That small piece of paper will be your life throughout your semester of class. Your class assignments as well as test dates will be posted on the syllabus. It is extremely important to keep track of your assignments and schedule your time accordingly. There is a lot of free time in college because you aren't necessarily in class for 8 hours a day. This means that your time needs to be scheduled very carefully.
Tip #3: Attend class. It is easy to get in a bad habit of missing class because professors may not take attendance. However, a lot can be missed if you skip class. It is a personal opinion, but we suggest you attend every class so that you can stay on top of your school work. The last thing you need is to get behind and have to spend more time catching up.
Remember, you are paying thousands of dollars to attend this institution. Don't take advantage of that by not taking full advantage of your classes. You are in school to earn your degree. So use all of your resources available.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Campus Food
Everyone makes college meals sound scary and unappetizing. That's not the case however. The food on college campuses are generally very delicious. There are some important things, however, that every college student should know about the food on campus.
Tip #1: Try as many dining halls as possible. Your dorm's dining hall may be convenient, but there are many other dorms that have slightly different types of food. It's good to try different dining halls because the food is different and can be a good change from your own dining hall.
Tip #2: Watch what you're putting on your plate. The dreaded "Freshman 15" doesn't have to be a reality. The food in the dining halls isn't all bad. There are plenty of healthy options. With the right amount of will power and a love for vegetables, it is possible to eat good food in the dining halls that is good for you. However, if you get caught in the trap of just eating the first thing you see, you may be hitting the gym more than you'd like to.
Tip #3. Don't eat the same thing every day. The food in the dining hall doesn't change drastically from day to day so try not to eat the same thing day after day. If you get caught in the trap of eating the same meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll get sick of the food in the dining hall pretty quickly. However, if you try new things as much as possible, the dining hall food will seem tasty day after day.
Remember, try new things. Now that you're in college, expand your taste buds. And try to watch what you're eating or you'll get caught in the freshman 15.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Tip #1: Try as many dining halls as possible. Your dorm's dining hall may be convenient, but there are many other dorms that have slightly different types of food. It's good to try different dining halls because the food is different and can be a good change from your own dining hall.
Tip #2: Watch what you're putting on your plate. The dreaded "Freshman 15" doesn't have to be a reality. The food in the dining halls isn't all bad. There are plenty of healthy options. With the right amount of will power and a love for vegetables, it is possible to eat good food in the dining halls that is good for you. However, if you get caught in the trap of just eating the first thing you see, you may be hitting the gym more than you'd like to.
Tip #3. Don't eat the same thing every day. The food in the dining hall doesn't change drastically from day to day so try not to eat the same thing day after day. If you get caught in the trap of eating the same meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll get sick of the food in the dining hall pretty quickly. However, if you try new things as much as possible, the dining hall food will seem tasty day after day.
Remember, try new things. Now that you're in college, expand your taste buds. And try to watch what you're eating or you'll get caught in the freshman 15.
Best regards,
The College Crew
The Roommate.
Everyone's dreaded topic: the roommate. One of the scariest things about college is whether or not you will get along with your roommate. Well, it is a pretty terrifying aspect of college. But there are plenty of ways to make sure your year with your roommate will go smoothly.
Tip #1: Contact your roommate before school. This is crucial to making sure move in goes smoothly with your roommate. Make sure you try and coordinate who will bring what to the dorm. The worst thing would be having 2 of everything in such a small space. It's also a way to save yourself some money. Besides just talking about your room, try and get to know your roommate. Email or text each other every once in a while to check in. This allows you to feel a little more comfortable with your roommate when you move in.
Tip #2: Keep your patience. Living in a small space with another person is difficult even when you're best friends. There will be times that are frustrating and annoying. The best advice would be to try and avoid conflict. Try not to let everything bother you or get on your nerves. If they have some bad habits, try to learn to live with them. It's probable that you have bad habits that bother your roommate too.
Tip #3: Open communication between your roommate and yourself will help you from strangling each other throughout the year. Whenever something bothers you, don't hesitate to tell your roommate about it. It will not only get the pressure off of your back, it will allow your roommate to try and resolve the issue. If you do have a conflict with your roommate that the two of you cannot resolve, go to your Resident's Assistant. That's why they are there. Don't be afraid to go to them with any issues.
Remember, you may not become friends with your roommate right away. Friendships always take some time. Don't expect you and your roommate to be the best of friends two days after moving in. Also, don't be upset if your roommate and you don't become friends. It doesn't always happen. Keep in mind that they're experiencing all of the same emotions that you are, so try to be understanding.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Tip #1: Contact your roommate before school. This is crucial to making sure move in goes smoothly with your roommate. Make sure you try and coordinate who will bring what to the dorm. The worst thing would be having 2 of everything in such a small space. It's also a way to save yourself some money. Besides just talking about your room, try and get to know your roommate. Email or text each other every once in a while to check in. This allows you to feel a little more comfortable with your roommate when you move in.
Tip #2: Keep your patience. Living in a small space with another person is difficult even when you're best friends. There will be times that are frustrating and annoying. The best advice would be to try and avoid conflict. Try not to let everything bother you or get on your nerves. If they have some bad habits, try to learn to live with them. It's probable that you have bad habits that bother your roommate too.
Tip #3: Open communication between your roommate and yourself will help you from strangling each other throughout the year. Whenever something bothers you, don't hesitate to tell your roommate about it. It will not only get the pressure off of your back, it will allow your roommate to try and resolve the issue. If you do have a conflict with your roommate that the two of you cannot resolve, go to your Resident's Assistant. That's why they are there. Don't be afraid to go to them with any issues.
Remember, you may not become friends with your roommate right away. Friendships always take some time. Don't expect you and your roommate to be the best of friends two days after moving in. Also, don't be upset if your roommate and you don't become friends. It doesn't always happen. Keep in mind that they're experiencing all of the same emotions that you are, so try to be understanding.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Welcome Weekend.
Move in day is a crazy and hectic day full of emotions and stress. But don't panic. We will help you get through it. Most of you will be feeling anxious to start college and scared to be moving away from home. These are normal feelings. All incoming freshman are feeling the same exact way that you are.
Tip #1: Get to your dorm as early as possible. Unpacking is the first thing you will want to do, and it will take you a long time. The earlier you get to your dorm, the more time you can take on unpacking your things. Remember, you may not get everything unpacked on your first day. It may take you weeks to fully unpack everything and settle in. There are many different activities to participate in during your first weekend, so don't concentrate too hard on unpacking.
Tip #2: Participate in whatever activities are planned for your first weekend! At CSU, the first three days are filled with games, food, speakers, etc. We encourage all incoming freshman to participate in these activites. Sure, they seem pretty lame. However, these activities force you to interact with other incoming freshman. They also force you to interact with your floor. The people you meet during your first weekend may not become your best friends, but they may be the people you hang out with for the first week or two.
The first weekend can be pretty scary for incoming freshman. You are scared and excited to start your own life away from your parents and living on your own. Don't forget to take a moment or two to breathe and relax during your first weekend.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Tip #1: Get to your dorm as early as possible. Unpacking is the first thing you will want to do, and it will take you a long time. The earlier you get to your dorm, the more time you can take on unpacking your things. Remember, you may not get everything unpacked on your first day. It may take you weeks to fully unpack everything and settle in. There are many different activities to participate in during your first weekend, so don't concentrate too hard on unpacking.
Tip #2: Participate in whatever activities are planned for your first weekend! At CSU, the first three days are filled with games, food, speakers, etc. We encourage all incoming freshman to participate in these activites. Sure, they seem pretty lame. However, these activities force you to interact with other incoming freshman. They also force you to interact with your floor. The people you meet during your first weekend may not become your best friends, but they may be the people you hang out with for the first week or two.
The first weekend can be pretty scary for incoming freshman. You are scared and excited to start your own life away from your parents and living on your own. Don't forget to take a moment or two to breathe and relax during your first weekend.
Best regards,
The College Crew
Hello!
College is a crazy time full of wonderful new experiences. However, not every day is wonderful when you're adjusting to a new life full of new people and new rules. Sometimes the only way to know how to really adjust is to ask people like you who have experienced it. We created this blog to let future college freshman in on some secrets that may cause them a lot of stress. We will tell you all the things that we have learned in our first 30 days of college at Colorado State University. Hopefully, these tips will help you when it's time for you to move in.
Best regards,
The College Crew
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