The cap and gown have been put away and the party is over. The graduation cake is all eaten and Ythe diploma is on the mantle. Congratulations, you are now a high school graduate! Enjoy your summer break with your family and friends, you earned it! Just be aware, that unlike other summers, this is a big transition year. Going away to college for the first time will be challenging. Below are some tips that will help you prepare and adjust to your new college life.
• Stay active-get enough exercise. Try to eat right and get enough sleep. ou will do your best if you feel your best.
• Get used to waking up to an alarm clock without help. This is a skill you will need to develop on your own. Practice becoming an early riser.
• Learn to do your own laundry if you don't already know how.
• Be productive. Stay mentally sharp by reading. Continue to work if you have a job, this will keep you responsible and adhering to a schedule.
• Save as much money as possible. You are going to need it to learn to live on a budget.
• Look at the requirements for your college major and start planning out your school year.
• Get yourself a nice laptop computer. A quality laptop will greatly increase your efficiency and productivity in college.
• Start networking with other students on Facebook.
• Visit RateMyProfessor.com to check out prospective teachers.
• Contact and introduce yourself to your roommate and try to get to know them before the semester starts.
• Visit the college (if you can) with friends or family during the summer. This will get you more comfortable where things are on campus.
By following these tips you will greatly diminish some of the stress and fears associated with experiencing the big change in your life, that of being a new college student.
| Eric Citsay, CCC, is a Certified Personal and Business Coach. He is the founder of Onward & Upward Coaching and Consulting, LLC , a personal coaching company serving exclusively the needs of college students and young adults. He can be reached at (856) 776-6295 or eric@onwardandupwardcoaching.com |
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