Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Your To-Do List Before You Start College





Your To-Do List Before You Start College


Use your summer months wisely to make the most of college in the fall:

Plan your summer. 
Set your alarm clock every morning, Plan your day. It will be easier to get up for your early morning classes if you didn't sleep in every day during the summer. 

Work.
Look for a paying job, a paid or unpaid internship or job shadowing (even high school students can get internships), or volunteer work for the summer Start building your resume now. 

Investigate. 

Do some online research into the college major you have chosen and the careers associate with it. Having a goal in sight will keep you motivated during your college studies. Get on the email lists of the professional associations for your field of study. 
Read.
Read for both enjoyment and for college. Pick up some interesting books and read for fun   during the summer. Buy your college textbooks for your fall classes and review them. 
Plan your finances. 
You will need to budget your expenses in the fall so start doing it in the summer. Pay attention to what money you have and how you are spending it. 
Live a healthy lifestyle. 
Staying up late at night during each day of the summer, eating junk food, and partying will leave you drained before the semester even starts. Leave late nights for the weekends only. Go to bed at a reasonable hour and wake up the same time every day. Eat healthy foods-you don't want the notorious "Freshman 15" pounds added to your weight before you even start your college classes. 
Spend time with family and friends. 

Be thankful for the friends and family you have and express your appreciation. You may need to seek out support from them during your first semester or two at college. T

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