5 Tips On How To Survive Your First Year In DLSU
Have you ever wondered how it feels to survive your first few terms in college? Have you ever wondered how college students maximize their freshmen year? For sure you are bombarded with these kinds of questions that need to be answered. Concerns varying from how to maximize your freshmen life to what to do to get a 4’s in a class to what are the mightiest tips that you can from from the seniors. Do not worry, we’ve got you covered. P&J brings you the tough 5 tips on getting through your freshman year in college and how you could maximize it:
1. Time management is the key to success in college!
Joining organizations will help you hone your capabilities so that you will be better prepared when you face the real world after you graduate. To be able to achieve this, you need to find organizations that would make you grow--not just as a student, but also as an individual. Remember that it takes time to find an organization that you can consider or call a home, an organization that can help you achieve your personal goals. Be patient and do not be afraid to try new things. It is just a matter of trial and error. However, do not be pressured to rush things out, things will fall into place.
More than the experience, you get to find a circle of friends whom you could be your family as well. Just make sure to to communicate yourself well with others.
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2. Maximize your time in school by joining organizations.
In line with joining organization and having other extracurriculars, you must learn how to balance your time efficiently. Getting academics, organization work, and other extracurriculars all together at the same time will drain the hell out of you. The point is you need to know how to prioritize. Setting priorities is similar to pressing the reset button. Things are lighter, you are able to be more focused and execute things in a productive manner. As they say, humans do not get automatically aligned. However, prioritizing allows us to have breathing space and swim with unending tides.
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3. Celebrate your achievements but never rest on them.
You have achieved today, but tomorrow is another day. Do not get too complacent, and always eye for progress. This boils down to the saying that “Progress never stops”, which means that productivity is a continuous cycle. But make sure you establish a room for breathing. Breathing in a sense that you take a break and celebrate your progress no matter how big or small it is. Moreover, you can reward yourself once in a while. Buy that cute top you saw at the mall! Eat your at your favorite restaurant! Get yourself some warm cup of coffee from your cafe!
Today, challenge yourself to make progress, not excuses. And while you do, do not be too hard on yourself. Celebrate the smallest victories in any way.
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4. Go out of your comfort zone.
Firstly, get information. The more you know about a certain topic, the more powerful you will feel. Secondly, challenge your comfort zone in order to make it into a habit. Lastly, always be positive and never let anyone or anything hinder you from going out of your comfort zone. Try to keep expanding your comfort zone by doing stuff you would never imagine you would do. Who knows? You might actually like what you're doing. There will be many instances that your professors will have you do things that you're too shy to do e.g. speak about yourself, impromptu speeches, individual reportings, and etc. All of this will help you not only in your future career but in your personal life as well.
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5. If you want something, but don’t need it, don’t buy it.
Are you thinking about getting that cute yet unnecessary piece you have been eyeing? Are you thinking about ordering another cup of coffee at a coffee shop? Think again because you will be spending a lot on just school materials and other requirements and outputs. In some of your classes, there will be professors who will mandate you to pass outputs that are not exactly cheap, especially for students, such as printed magazines, brochures, posters and et cetera. Try to live on a budget. This will help you keep track of the amount of money you spend on a basis. Also, this will help you prioritize your spendings. Best be smart about your spending habits.
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MORE TIPS HERE: http://thelasallian.com/2014/05/19/frosh-tips/Joining organizations will help you hone your capabilities so that you will be better prepared when you face the real world after you graduate. To be able to achieve this, you need to find organizations that would make you grow--not just as a student, but also as an individual. Remember that it takes time to find an organization that could hone your skills. Be patient and don’t be afraid to try new things. It’s just a matter of trial and error. More than the experience, you get to find a circle of friends whom you could be your family as well. Learn how to communicate yourself well with others