The Skinny on Your First Year in College

When you arrive on a college campus spread out in front of you are literally thousands of new things to learn. For most students it takes months to discover how to successfully navigate their new environment. Nine months in fact September to May: your first year in college. Now you can have the answers that all first-year students wish they had from the beginning. And you can have them in about an hour. The information in this book was gathered from scholars and students at colleges across the nation: two-year four-year private public large and small. Aspects from each are tied together with the common theme every first-year student expressed: they needed help. We're going to help by telling you the story of Jake a first-year student at T.H.E. University. He is about to experience many of the obstacles first-year students encounter. Your first year will be full of challenges questions and opportunities. In an hour or so you'll be ready.10 Most Important Things To Remember About Your First Year In College1. Your Expectations May Not Match Your Experiences.2. Play An Active Role In Your First Year3. Your Relationships With People Will Change4. Go To Class!5. Improve The Way Your Study6. You Will Feel Overwhelmed And Tired7. Make School Your Second Home8. Get Involved In Clubs Groups Sports or Something That Interests You9. Second Semester Is An Opportunity To Do Everything Better10. Freshman Year Is About Learning To Learn