Freshman Year: How to Deal

• Time Management - balance your social life and education wisely
• Take advantage of the mentor program at your school
• Get to know your classmates, they can help you educationally and personally
• Choose wisely with who you keep company with; they may act like your friends now, but in the long run you may realize that they are not
• Keep in touch with old friends to ease the transition
• Get enough sleep! You'll retain more information and stay awake in class.

• Set individual academic and personal goals
• Choose courses carefully, especially during your first year.
• Know and use resources
• Meet and get to know faculty
• Learn actively
• Manage your time well
• Know and actively use reading skills
• Develop strong listening and note-taking skills
• Develop and improve your writing and speaking skills
• Get involved in co-curricular activities; learn skills and gain experience.