The first week of college can be overwhelming. You're on your own, starting at a new school, meeting a lot of new people, and you may not be able to keep everything straight.
Instructions
1. Get to know people. The people in your dorm are just as new as you are. They want to meet new people and make friends just as much as you do. Try talking to people often. Meeting new people gets easier with time and experience.
2. Talk to your residential advisor. If you ever need to know something or have a problem, your RA is a good resource. RA's are trained to do some counseling, and they know what you're going through.
3. Locate key places on campus. It's much easier to go to a place on campus if you know where it is. Go out and explore the campus and remember the building where your classes will be held, the student services building, stores and places to eat.
4. Get organized. When you unpack, put everything in a specific place. This way, if you're ever in a rush, you know where everything is and you don't have to look around for each item.
5. Set out everything you need for your classes: books, folders, pens and notebooks. Remember that some professors change their syllabus at the last minute and eliminate books they'd previously assigned. Write down this information and return/exchange the books as soon as you can.
6. Develop a routine. During your first week, it can be difficult to develop a routine, but try a few basics. Wake up at the same time everyday and try to go to sleep around the same time. If you develop the same sleeping pattern, you won't feel so tired when you wake up. Also, try eating around the same time or with familiar people. his way, if those people go to eat, they can ask you to come along and you'll have someone to talk to.
7. Communicate with yourr family. Just because you're in college doesn't mean that you need to be cut off completely from your family. Give them a call and tell them how everything is going. This can be comforting to both you and your family members.
8. Spend some time alone. Everyone needs some alone time, especially when undergoing your first week of college. Take a walk, relax in the library where it's quiet, or take advantage of the times when your roommate is in class.
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