WE ALL HAVE A LOT OF EXPECTATIONS AND PLANS FOR COLLEGE, but believe me, no matter how you say that you're prepared enough, the best and worst days of your life is just about to come!
College life is different from high school or middle school life in many certain ways. In here, we choose different pathways that will lead us closer to our dreams which means we also have to part ways with some of our friends and colleagues. College gives us a new responsibility which adds up to the pressure of dealing with studies, at the same time, dealing with the reality of life.
Some have to go to their dream universities and colleges which is also away from home. It is both exciting and challenging and no matter how we weigh it, it will always come out hard and heavy.
Nonetheless, we like it or not, this is how our lives will go and we have to take it or we won't make it at all.
With my experience and view point in life, I will tell you some tips and tricks on how to survive college life better.
1. Write down everything.
Taking notes is necessary because of all the things that you will handle, your memory may not hold it all. This is also a way to make your everyday life more convenient and organized.
WHAT TO TAKE NOTE?
Schedule.
Schedule will be hectic, this is a fact. Therefore, it is a MUST to write down all your schedules to avoid frantic moments and forgotten deadlines. This is also a way of managing your own time which is important. Time management is gold. You schedule should be with you all the time.
Lastly, don't forget to put in your schedule a time for you to rest and relax. You can't go through another hustle without enough energy and peace.
Budget.
By the time you will get into college, you'll reach the age wherein you'll be more concerned with finances. This is good actually because earnings is important for emergent situations and future expenses. Making a budget plan is simple, just try to estimate your different expenses and try to think of a way on how you could put aside some amount in your piggy bank without having yourself suffer under some circumstances. Again, don't forget to treat yourself with some of your cravings or other things when your body needs it.
Class Discussions.
Whatever happens, take notes during class discussions. Some professors don't provide study materials for your lessons and most likely, the important facts are mentioned while they are discussing. Writing your own notes is important for the information to retain longer.
To-Do List.
In every day, make a to-do list. This is important to avoid missing something to be done. Another advantage is for you to make your own routine. It does not happen over night, thus, it is also a trial process until your body and mind will be set in a particular notion and adjust to a new time frame and environment. Do not over pressure yourself and give it a little time and patience. Best results will come, you don't have to worry.
2. Communicate
Making friends and looking for the circle for you will do a lot for your surviving and growth. You need to be around with people who have the same character, dreams, and views in life. In that way, you'll be more motivated and driven. You won't be alone in fighting and reaching for the greatest dreams that you have.
Knowing that college is adventurous, it's fun to be with your friends to cherish those moments and remember them years from now. Since not everyday is a bright shiny day, you need a friend to pat your back and lend his or her shoulder for you to cry on.
College does not also mean you are putting away your people. If you are away from them, make use of the technologies and always reach out. People can grow even if they are apart as long as you are true to each other.
You can't be an island in college, be with people you'll grow and learn together with.
3. Explore
College time is the right time for you to explore. By this time, you are crossing the bridge to adulthood.
You have to find the purpose of your life, in order to do this, you have to see the reality - you need to figure out how the world actually works. It may seem cruel but you will need to fall down in order to learn how to stand up from your ground.
You may need to ask yourself some of this questions:
Am I happy about what I took in college?
Am I ready to take all the challenges?
Am I willing to take risk to achieve my dreams?
By exploring, you need to take some points too.
a. Know your limits. You have a freedom, but you may lose it if you put your freedom beyond the way it should be used.
b. Never harm others. You can find yourself and achieve what you want without stepping into someone's rights and life. You should be a good person, that's what the world needs.
c. Be inspired. Hard work isn't enough for all it costs. There should be a fire in your heart that wouldn't cease in flaming. Find inspirations and take a time to reflect if it really do you good.
d. Make every moment count. Make no room for dull moments and negative vibes. Even the worst times can be beautiful too. Know when to look at the positivity and before falling apart, find first a solution. Make ways on how to make simple times worthwhile.
College is not only about surviving the academic part and receiving the diploma - it also surpassing your fears, fighting for your dreams, and being a human.
Thank you so much for reading this article! I hope it helps you in some way :)
Tell me what do you think of it at the comment section. Are you in college too? What course did you take?
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