How to survive at university: 10 tips for freshmen

Don't be afraid to ask for help

Can't find your audience? Not sure where to buy a travel card? Don't you understand anything about documents and scholarships? Believe me, you are not alone, and there are dozens of people around who can help. In many universities, newcomers even have a curator - a senior student who will show and tell everything. Don't be afraid to look silly with questions like "Where is the cafeteria?" It is normal not to know this, being at the university for the first time.

Try yourself in unusual things

A dance group, student television, a choir, and even a cheerleading team. Nobody knows where you will find yourself. The University provides opportunities that were not before you at school.

Try and take risks - maybe it will change your life?

Take everything from these opportunities: contests, festivals, international exchange programs and much more, until the burden of everyday work rests on your shoulders.

You will learn how to plan your time so that you do not run after teachers during the session. After all, it will be completely unpleasant to fly out of the KVN, the choir and the volleyball team at the same time, because it didn’t work out. Time management is now your everything!

Be active in seminars

If at school everyone liked to sit silently on the back desk, then at the university it is better not to do that. If you answer at seminars, the teacher will remember it and get a chance for an "automatic".

Make new acquaintances

Especially with fellow students and senior students. You will have to communicate with the first for another four years, and the second will tell you everything about the teachers, share notes and questions for the exams. It is also helpful to know the activists and staff of the university.

Don't be afraid of the session

No one has died from university exams yet, believe me. Yes, there will be more of them than at school, they will be twice a year, but that's okay. And if you take notes, delve into the educational process and start preparing in advance, you won't even have to cram all night long. Many groups have the practice of preparing together: questions are shared among everyone, and it becomes much easier to write tickets.

Go to physical education

It's simple: not getting credit and losing the scholarship because you somehow decided that this is an unimportant subject is insulting and stupid. If you do not want to grab your head at the end of the year, then it is better to regularly visit the gym and the pool.

In general, this is a great way to be in shape, because university physical education is not like school and most often goes in the format of free training or fitness.

Forget everything you were taught in school

First, your USE scores no longer mean anything. Secondly, it is worth removing the words "lesson", "teacher" and "change" from the vocabulary. And thirdly, studying is now only your problem. Mom will not be called to the director and they will not put a stake, but you can easily earn more serious problems. Independence at the entrance to the university is not given out, which is a pity.

Take it easy

If you catch a cold and miss one day, you will not be expelled. If you do not carry ten textbooks with you, you will not be expelled either. Even if you are late for a couple, you can continue to study further. Try to find a common language with the teachers, and everything will be fine.

Don't give up your studies

Despite the previous point. Yes, student life is great, but you shouldn't forget about lectures and good attendance. After all, this is what you are here for?