1. Do the first two weeks like your life depends on it.
What you do the first two to three weeks often sets the pattern for your whole college career. Get into a regular pattern and schedule of classes, study, rest and fun. Balance is important.
2. Choose friends by your priorities....not your priorities by your new friends.
Decide what is important to you (faith, grades, etc) then choose and make friends with those who share those priorities. You are more likely to make good grades, etc, if you hang out with people who also want to make good grades.
3. Emotionally go to college.
Many freshmen do not have a good experience because they are not there emotionally. There is more to college than just taking classes. Decide to be a part of it. Students who are active on campus tend to be happier and make better grades. High school may have been great, but let go and do college now.
4. Become part of a group.
Everybody needs a posse. If you are a Christian, find and connect to a Christian group like the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. You will find friends that care and adult mentors who can help you navigate this new time in your life.
For more tips on making it in college, check out Arliss Dickerson's book, Tips for College Freshmen: 124 Tips for Fun, Faith & Good Grades, at Amazon.com/dp/B09QFB9DJ9.
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