Back to school season can be very stressful and overwhelming for anyone. Trying to find that happy medium between enjoying the last week of summer and preparing for college can create a lot of feelings from anxiety to getting excited to nervousness over what this upcoming college year will entail.
No matter if you’re venturing into your first year of college, last year or somewhere in between, you’ll enjoy these back to school tips!
Get Prepared
Once you receive your syllabus, be sure to create a calendar on your phone, digital planner, calendar app, or physical planner. Mark important exam dates and other deadlines that you may need for the upcoming school year. Keep your syllabus within easy reach so you know your professor’s expectations and other tips for each course you plan to take next academic year.
Start a Study Group
Find out who will be with you in your class so you can start a study group. Making new friends in college is great, but having a group of friends that doubles as a study group is even better. This will allow you to be more proactive in getting good grades and meeting the requirements of each course as you study together for upcoming exams in each course.
Create a Study Area
Some college students plan to study in the library, but have found that they study more efficiently if they switch places to study instead of doing other tasks such as sleeping. Try setting up your study area before the school year begins. This will help set you up for a more productive and effective study time during the college season. out who will be with you in your class so you can start a study group.
Shop for Supplies
Start shopping for college essentials and back-to-school clothes as soon as possible. Look for deals at your favorite retailers and other online discount stores for college-level study materials for courses that have an expensive list of materials you need to get before you start studying. Many retailers offer back-to-school sales right before school starts, but if you want to find better deals online and buy your school supplies early enough to make sure they arrive in good condition on the first day of school.
Get Familiar with Your Professors
Remember, professors have office hours for a reason. Find out about professors and their expectations of the courses they teach before they start college courses. This will allow your professor to know your name and best prepare you for your lecture.
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