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Sabtu, 17 Agustus 2013

Higher Education Success: Advice For Students and Parents



If mornings are not your best time of day, starting a day with an early challenging class is just begging for trouble. Know your natural body clock and adapt your schedule to flow with that as much as possible.

 Get involved in as many activities as you can while you are in college. This will look good on your resume, and employers like to see a candidate with a variety of interests. Maintain equilibrium between work and fun, as this can help to maximize your college experience.

 Take at least one general ed requirement your first semester and get it out of the way. If there is a class that you are not looking forward to that is required for your degree, take it early. That way, you won't have to deal with it later when you are taking more enjoyable classes. In addition, it would be sad to be stuck in freshman classes as a senior four years down the road.

 Take the time to exercise or take a walk and keep physically active. This lets you meet other people and exercise, too. When you find people to work out with, it'll be even more fun.

 You are away from home, and no one is going to clean and cook for you. Be sure to keep your clothes and your room clean and eat a balanced, healthy diet. Create a schedule to prioritize classes, study, relaxation and taking good care of yourself. Too much stress and not enough nutrition can cause illness.

 If you have to get a job in college, visit the career office at your school You should be able to find jobs on campus and get some help with finding a good job once you graduate.

 When in college, become an intern. An internship gives you experience and an opportunity to try out your career choices while still in school. You could possibly get offered a job because of it. There should be an office at your school to help you find an internship, so get started!

 Participate in at least one internship during college. It will provide you with work experience and give you an idea of what is in store. If you're really good at what you do, it can even earn you a job later on. Most schools have an available department that will assist in locating internship opportunities.

 Do not purchase coffee each morning. The costs can be steep, especially when prorated for the whole year. Make coffee yourself. While it's not as easy as getting it from a coffee place while you're out, you can save quite a bit of cash this way. You can buy a decent quality coffeemaker affordable if you just look.

 If you are a returning student who has children, you may think living on campus is impossible. This may not be true. There are a lot of college campuses that provide family housing. It has come to the attention of many colleges and universities that a growing portion of their enrolling students graduated from high school several years ago. Ask about family housing early, as it usually fills up quickly.


When you are getting ready to go to college you should make a list of things that you need to take with you. Being ready for school is key. This is especially true when attending a college that is far away.

 Do not wait until the last minute to apply for scholarships and grant money for college. The more you give of your time to finding funding for your college,

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