When the semester starts, there’s a lot of stuff going on. There are welcome events, RA meetings, classes and the works. You’ve also got to stress about how to balance everything while trying to make and maintain friendships. Frankly, when something starts off as a disaster, it can be hard to regain footing and make everything stable again.
It’s got the potential to be overwhelming and kind of a mess. But, there are a few things you can do to help set yourself up for a successful semester.
While it may seem difficult to improve your grades without losing your mind and spending all of your free time studying, it’s not impossible. All it takes is a little bit of effort and some new habits. While studying is important (and so is paying attention) there are plenty of other contributors to your grade that should be acknowledged.
These habits will definitely help earn you some points with your professors and help you to become a better student, which in turn should help improve your grades. Plus, a lot of these habits aren’t very difficult at all. You got this.
College can be a scary place and you’ll often find yourself getting paper cuts on your fifteen-page essay, getting headaches from too many hours spent in the library or burning yourself on a curling iron you forgot to unplug. Basically, a college survival kit is crucial.
While everyone’s college survival kit may vary, here are some ideas and suggestions for creating your own!
