College freshmen advice?
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Definitely over tha making this! Work hard, play hard, don't become nocturnal. And don't go anywhere near social media when you should be working! Enjoy the time while you can, and fit your workouts around your lectures. It's not rocket science!0
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I never found study groups particularly helpful bc my experience was that ppl just spent the time bullshitting rather than studying. I also didn't use other ppls notes, I preferred to make my own outlines/notes as that process helped in learning the info (and I am a huge control freak)
Just try different study techniques to see what works best for you.
A word of advice, take a short 5-10 min. break every 20-40 mins during study sessions.
Good luck & have fun!2 -
Spend a minimal amount of non-studying time on a screen (TV, social media, whatever).0
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dwrightlaw wrote: »I never found study groups particularly helpful bc my experience was that ppl just spent the time bullshitting rather than studying. I also didn't use other ppls notes, I preferred to make my own outlines/notes as that process helped in learning the info (and I am a huge control freak)
Just try different study techniques to see what works best for you.
A word of advice, take a short 5-10 min. break every 20-40 mins during study sessions.
Good luck & have fun!
I think we share a brain.1 -
Join clubs that interest you and could impact your future career prospects.
I second that one! Most of my college friends that didn't live in my dorm I met through school activities.
Get to class a few minutes early and make small talk. Did you do the homework/reading? What are you doing this weekend? Have you seen ________ (movie/play/concert) is coming soon?
You'll be fine
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SEAHORSES4EVER wrote: »SEAHORSES4EVER wrote: »
I actually thought about that (going to gym before uni) but then would u be tired in class or if u go to uni u would be tired at the gym. Idk if I'm thinking too much or it happensDon't drink a ton because alcohol has a *kitten* ton of calories. Don't eat fast food every meal. Wake up early, exercise before class, shower and you have the rest of the day for studies.
You got it backwards. Going to the gym in the morning will give you energy for class. You'll be way less tired if you wake up, work out, then go to class than if you just wake up late and go straight to class. Heed this advice from someone with 3 college degrees.
I think it depends on the person. Working out in the morning does make me sleepy for the day. I'm a night owl and get a sudden burst in energy at those times. What do you do now @owa1s ?deannalfisher wrote: »does your uni offer any classes that are fitness related? I took a weight lifting one in college, and there were others - so I basically got credit for getting a workout in
make a schedule and stick to it - I find I worked out better in the pm - so I'd do more morning classes - if you have the flexibility
Right now I don't do anything except working out and sleeping
(if u mean that I work or something then nah I don't work). And I see a lot of people giving an advice and thinking a live in a college dorm but I don't, here it's different we go to uni from home like I live with my family. And I go to gym that's with my house. I think the timing for my uni is from 9 to 5 and I usually go to gym about 6. So what bothered me was if I go in the morning then I would be tired driving to uni and if I workout at night then maybe I wouldn't be able to wake up early or something. Maybe I'm just thinking too much lol. Btw everyone gave great advice 
I meant what do you do now in terms of working out, like..what time do you usually do it? What works for you now?
ETA: as if I'd ask what you did for work, ha! What's your credit score btw?
I do weight lifting 4 days a week and one day cardio one day rest. I go in the evening now but if i my class end at 5 it will be impossible so I would have to go at night. Credit score? I ain't got a credit card sowwy .0 -
SEAHORSES4EVER wrote: »SEAHORSES4EVER wrote: »
I actually thought about that (going to gym before uni) but then would u be tired in class or if u go to uni u would be tired at the gym. Idk if I'm thinking too much or it happensDon't drink a ton because alcohol has a *kitten* ton of calories. Don't eat fast food every meal. Wake up early, exercise before class, shower and you have the rest of the day for studies.
You got it backwards. Going to the gym in the morning will give you energy for class. You'll be way less tired if you wake up, work out, then go to class than if you just wake up late and go straight to class. Heed this advice from someone with 3 college degrees.
I think it depends on the person. Working out in the morning does make me sleepy for the day. I'm a night owl and get a sudden burst in energy at those times. What do you do now @owa1s ?deannalfisher wrote: »does your uni offer any classes that are fitness related? I took a weight lifting one in college, and there were others - so I basically got credit for getting a workout in
make a schedule and stick to it - I find I worked out better in the pm - so I'd do more morning classes - if you have the flexibility
Right now I don't do anything except working out and sleeping (if u mean that I work or something then nah I don't work). And I see a lot of people giving an advice and thinking a live in a college dorm but I don't, here it's different we go to uni from home like I live with my family. And I go to gym that's with my house. I think the timing for my uni is from 9 to 5 and I usually go to gym about 6. So what bothered me was if I go in the morning then I would be tired driving to uni and if I workout at night then maybe I wouldn't be able to wake up early or something. Maybe I'm just thinking too much lol. Btw everyone gave great advice
I meant what do you do now in terms of working out, like..what time do you usually do it? What works for you now?
ETA: as if I'd ask what you did for work, ha! What's your credit score btw?
Credit score? I ain't got a credit card sowwy .
ut oh.
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Does your uni have a fitness center or pool? I had quite a few extended breaks between classes during some of my schooling--those are great for getting in a quick workout. A lot of people used the fitness centers between the late afternoon and late evening hours too. You'll work out quickly if you're more of a morning person or more of an evening person and you can schedule your workouts accordingly. Intramural and club sports are also great--lower stakes play, still a good workout, and a great way to meet people.
The first year is a bit of a mad scramble until you find your place but you'll get there. I think it's key to hydrate well, try to find blocks of time to take care of yourself well with exercise and healthy meals, and get regular sleep. College is basically designed so that you'll meet people so I wouldn't worry so much--there are likely plenty of student organizations, clubs, and activities to fill your social calendar. Try to breathe and not worry too much--best of luck!1 -
Stay away from the brownies.0
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Make a point of keeping your diet in check even when you truly don't have time to make it to the gym. Too easy to fall prey to fast food and going out too much, even if you don't drink (or don't drink to excess) it can screw up your health and your budget way too fast when you're always eating junk with friends/classmates. I didn't have the typical college experience myself...I did attend at the usual age of 18-21, but I was a commuter student and worked full-time, so I didn't have dorm life to contend with and didn't really associate with other college students (my friends were older or not in school). But I have watched many friends over the years get sucked into the trap of constantly grabbing fast food or being hooked on convenience store staples like Chex Mix and Red Bull when they are studying (and no homecooked meals or veggies). Just don't go there.
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I was in better shape going to college than I was out of college. But I didn't always have a vehicle so I would walk with my kids 2 miles to the best stop to catch the early morning bus 3 times a week and then walk 3 miles from the bus stop back home.
The bus wouldn't stop at the last bus stop in the evenings because of the side of town it was on. This added an extra mile. So 5 miles 3 times a day AND I took the stairs in college. (All my classes were bloody upstairs! They stuck the arts downstairs and the sciences upstairs.) And on top of that, my then 5 year old daughter wanted carried a lot of times so I was toting a book bag, a 5 year old, and keeping my 8 year olds attention on me while walking to and from the bus stop..
Yep, that's right, I took my kids to school with me. Did the college allow it? Nope. Did my professors say anything? Yup.. they included them in on the class! They would even "borrow" my son to shame the other college students because he knew every answer to their questions. Now he is 18 and headed to college himself to major in material science and engineering.1 -
I see people giving just fitness related advice. Can u guys give some tips on advice the method of studying or getting friends etc. I would appreciate that
Effort is noticed. Go to class. Bring books, paper, writing utensils, etc. Do the work assigned. Don't put it off until the last minute. Hand things in. Put your phone away. Participate in class discussion. Ask questions. If you don't understand something communicate with your professor. Check out services like tutoring. If the teacher gives you feedback on a paper or test use the feedback to improve. Don't wait to worry about your grade until the last week of class.
There is some evidence that taking notes by hand instead of typing them leads to better retention.
Friends- be friendly, talk to classmates, join a club or group, use the school cafeteria, gym or library instead of leaving campus instantly when your classes are done1 -
I see people giving just fitness related advice. Can u guys give some tips on advice the method of studying or getting friends etc. I would appreciate that
Effort is noticed. Go to class. Bring books, paper, writing utensils, etc. Do the work assigned. Don't put it off until the last minute. Hand things in. Put your phone away. Participate in class discussion. Ask questions. If you don't understand something communicate with your professor. Check out services like tutoring. If the teacher gives you feedback on a paper or test use the feedback to improve. Don't wait to worry about your grade until the last week of class.
There is some evidence that taking notes by hand instead of typing them leads to better retention.
Friends- be friendly, talk to classmates, join a club or group, use the school cafeteria, gym or library instead of leaving campus instantly when your classes are done
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Don't wear a lanyard around your neck with all your stuff in it. Nothing screams freshman like those damn things.1
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vespiquenn wrote: »Don't wear a lanyard around your neck with all your stuff in it. Nothing screams freshman like those damn things.
fanny pack ??
nothing says: IDGAK ... like a fanny pack.0 -
I see people giving just fitness related advice. Can u guys give some tips on advice the method of studying or getting friends etc. I would appreciate that
1:Read the chapter.
2: Highlight important looking information.
3:Write down highlighted important information.
4:Rewrite and Consolidate important information.
5:Make flash cards of consolidated information.
6:Utilize a method of to help you retain that information such as drawing pictures, making a poem or song, or a mnemonic method.
7:Start the moment you are given your first chapter to read. Use one step a day until studying with just the flash cards and mnemonic tricks.
If it's math, breeze past the equations you comprehend without effort. Equations that you struggle to retain, do three of the most difficult every single day until you can input a different (but similar) equation into your ti84 calculator without having to pause and remember how.
I maintained a 4.0 using these methods.
As for making friends? Pfft.. can't help you there. I have no patience for friendships. I'm antisocial. A loner. I'm happiest when left to my own devices.
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Go to class. Always. No exceptions. I *kitten* up so bad in college the first time because I didn't adhere to this simple, common sense rule.1
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