Tips for first year university students

Going to campus is a milestone every high school student dreams about. It is an exciting time where all you dream about is the freedom that awaits you on campus. However, Joy may quickly turn into anxiety if one does not put measures in place that making coping in an unfamiliar environment easy. There are various strategies to apply in order to ensure a smooth transition into campus.

1. Be yourself.

There is nothing more liberating than being one's authentic self. Individuals brave enough to do so often live the happiest lives. Be bold and brave and your tribe will find you. 

2. Do not bite what you cannot chew where tasks related to schoolwork are concerned.  

Always take what you can comfortably handle and you will be less stressed about it.

3. Get organised        

Create schedules that give you ample time to read, do assignments, get entertained and most importantly rest. Everything will soon fall into place thereafter.

4. Introduce yourself first

At one point in life, we all have encountered an awkward moment with someone we're meeting for the first time. How do we beat the awkwardness? By introducing ourselves first. One can thereafter proceed to make small talk about current affairs and other related matters.

5. Get enough sleep

Sufficient sleep will keep one energized and focused enough to achieve their goals. Sufficient Sleep contributes to the overall health and mental well-being of an individual.

6. Don't skip orientation

There are generally two categories of individuals that prefer to skip orientation.  Most Introverts are guilty of making these mistakes for fear of interacting with other students. On the other hand, there are freshmen that just don't believe it is important. Get out there and learn together.  Often times students create lifelong friendships at this point.

7. Get involved

Are there extra-curricular activities on your campus?  Take part. You're bound to meet people you share a whole lot in common with.

8. Ask questions

So you don't understand a given set of instructions. Ask for clarification. A Chinese man once said, if you ask a question, you may appear foolish for a moment. However, he who does not ask questions remains foolish for life.

9. Take time for yourself

Sure, there are always fun activities to participate in at campus.  Parties, sports, club memberships and so on. Don't attend so many that you forget to create time to reflect and evaluate yourself. Plan out some activities solely for your own benefit. Learn to love your own company first.

10. Don't overthink things

So you have a classmate that may not like you. Pay it no attention. You didn't get invited to a house party, no problem. Get busy improving yourself.  You got picked last during a group discussion, stay positive. At the end of the day, campus is what you make it. You have all the power to create the life you want.

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