Getting More From Your Days At College

Getting More From Your Days At College Getting through high school was nothing compared to what you will face in college; have no fear, the following article has a lot of advice to offer you. Considering all the aspects of campus life, lectures, exams and the socializing, you have a lot on your plate! Hopefully, the following tips will help you out. Bring all necessary test materials with you on test day. Before you leave your dorm, check that you have your calculator, textbook, notes, or any other supplies you made need. There are various times when the instructor will not have extra writing utensils, so remember to pack what you need beforehand. Avoid studying for big college exams the night before by taking in a lot of caffeine or other stimulants. While these things can keep you up and able to study for longer, they will make you very tired in the morning. After using chemical stimulants for a while, you will need more and more and that can be damaging to your overall physical and mental health. During college, become involved in lots of activities. If you do a lot of activities, you will be able to use them on your resume. You do need to make sure your grades do not suffer. So don't overdo it, and leave time for studying. Take the time to exercise or take a walk and keep physically active. It is a way to stage of those extra calories, and a great place to socialize. There also may be people you can find to go to the gym with you and that is good if you need to expand your social network. College can be very intimidating, and some people cut-out too soon; prepare yourself well and stay committed for the long haul. When you finally reach graduation day, you will be able to look back on some amazing memories and will be able to look forward to a better life!