Surviving & Thriving in Your First Year at College or University

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educes stress. Besides, with so much communication technology today, there’s no excuse not to call your family and friends every week or even every day. Create and Follow a Schedule Your class schedule isn’t the only schedule you should be following. You should also have a schedule or plan that includes a daily routine. This plan includes wake up and sleep times, your course and work schedules, study times, leisure activities and short-term and long-term goals. Following this plan is the best way to visualize your time management, as well as how you could possibly use time more effectively. It’s the ultimate time-management tool and essential for first-year university students. A schedule can also help you coordinate with your roommate, especially if you live in a Durham College or UOIT residence. For example, you could coordinate study times by agreeing to study at the same time, leave the room or observe silence when either roommate needs to study. Eat as Healthily as Possible The ‘college or university diet’ is infamously one of the unhealthiest diets. Whether you live in a UOIT or Durham College residence, on or off-campus, this doesn’t mean you can’t strive to be as healthy as possible. Ensure you’re choosing one or two healthy options per meal and that your meals always include at least one fruit and/or vegetable, as well as protein. Off-campus student housing, like Village Suites Oshawa, also often feature fitness centres, yoga rooms, etc. Take advantage of these facilities or plan to walk as much as possible for exercise. Additionally, stock your mini-fridge with as many healthy snacks as possible, including snackable or snack-sized fruits and vegetables. Ask for Help There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, especially when you’re a first-year student. In fact, this is one of the times when you may need the most help. College or university can be intense and overwhelming, but asking for help and using your family and friends for support and as sounding boards are great ways to manage the stress. Professors are also sources of support and academic assistance. If you’re struggling academically, look for a tutor or join or start a study group or visit a learning centre. The health centre can also help ensure you lead a safe, healthy lifestyle. Support groups and student clubs or activities can alleviate stress, anxiety and even loneliness, as well. Plan Your Course Schedule Carefully
Be sure to take the time to carefully consider your course schedule in first year, because there are many options and it can seem a little overwhelming. As a freshman, you must typically take a variety of prerequisites or introductory courses. Fortunately, these courses are tailored to your program, which narrows down your options, so the requirements of the program will do most of the work for you. When it comes to your course load, carefully consider what it is that you think you will be able to manage. For example: Spread the classes out over the week Take fun, interesting electives Don’t overload your schedule with credit hours Ask your advisor for advice and guidance Of course, one of the keys to getting your college or university career off to the best possible start is loving where you live. If you have yet to find your student housing, book a tour of Village Suites Oshawa now.
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