Looking forward to starting on your university life or worrying about adapting to a new environment? Well don’t fret, your freshmen year will be one of the best year you’ll ever have! With orientations to attend to assignments and projects piling up real soon, your university life may be hectic but exciting.
To make your first year a truly memorable experience, here’s a guide to surviving your first year in university!
1. Get To Know Your Campus
Before starting school, get down to your university and take the time to explore the different faculties. Check out good food around the campus and mark down your favourite study spots! As a university student, you will definitely spend most of your time in school.
It’s also good to be familiar with your campus and take note of the directions to the library, lecture halls, tutorial rooms, and labs. If you’re studying on a big campus, grabbing a map from your school’s website might help to get you started!
2. Make New Friends
Now that you’re in a whole new environment, the thought of making new friends can be daunting to some. It’s always hard to take the first step. Nevertheless find an opportunity to start a conversation with people and you might end up becoming good friends!
One tip to finding potential friends is heading to places that are a lot easier to meet people. Such places could be at the food court, library or even lecture halls. Arrive early enough before the lecture and choose a seat next to someone whom you might connect with! Making new friends will not only be valuable in helping yourself get through university life but it will also be great when it comes to group assignments and studying together.
3. Join Clubs And Attend Campus Events
Getting involved on campus is definitely a great way to settle in and allow you to make lots of friends. As a university freshman, take part in your university’s student life and find something you like to do.
There are many student clubs, camps, or even sports to join. Take some time to wind down in the midst of studying, de-stress and discover new skills you never knew you had!
4. Stay Healthy
Rushing for assignment deadlines, working long hours on group projects or even studying for your test might lead you to staying up in the wee hours of the morning. Try to keep yourself healthy by planning your schedule for the week and include a fitness regime. A short daily 30 minutes of exercise 4 days per week is the key to staying healthy.
Eating healthy and moderately will also increase your concentration. If maintaining your exercise schedule is too difficult, try taking regular breaks by walking around the campus, visiting the gym or drop by the campus café for a breather to de-stress.
5. Ask If You Need Help
University life is different in many ways as compared to high school and college. As a university student you are expected to handle your own learning and ask your tutors and course mates when in doubt. There is no leading step by step. In fact, learning independently will benefit you in your future work life.
If you require help on counselling, financial advice or academic assistance, your campus should have a student support office where you can seek help from. Remember, always ask when in doubt.
6. Balance Your Studies, Social Life And Work Commitments
It’s likely you’re juggling studies along with other commitments when you’re in university. With part time work commitments, gatherings and parties to attend, university life may seem difficult to maintain a balance between social, work and family.
Try to keep a schedule and set your priorities right! Balance your time between school, family, and social life by planning a schedule beforehand. If you’re only meeting your partner once every week, rekindling might happen but just remember to have a durex condom with you.
Be ready to conquer your studies and always remember to enjoy your university years! It may seem long but it will pass in a blink of eye. Have fun in university!
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