Do's and don'ts for college students: The Ultimate Guide for Success.

A warm welcome to you for making the first step towards fun and adventure in the college! As a college student, you will be fueled on a journey of education, expansion, and self- improvement. In order to provide you with complete satisfaction with this experience, weíve put together detailed DOs and DON’Ts lists to help you get through the roller rins of college.

DO's:

Academics

Attend classes regularly: Attending classes regularly enables you to participate effectively in the coursework.

Create a study schedule: Proper study time management will enhance neatness, order and efficiency during revision.

Participate in class: Make an effort to ask as well as address points to the teachers and other students to enhance their comprehension as well as making relationships.

Seek help when needed: Get lost, call the blah blahs, call the professor’s assistants or if no one will be available in class - ask the class.

Stay organized: Track diaries, calendar schedules, assignments, and notes with a planner or through the use of modern gadgets.

Time Management

Prioritize tasks: Select pivotal or important things to do and do them in steps.

Set realistic goals: Practically set targets to be achieved in academics and social life Relaxation, sports and socializing has also to be included in the time table.

Use productivity tools: Make sure that application software, calendars and reminders are functioning.

Pause intermittently: To ensure maximum output efficiency, take periodic breaks.

Personal Growth

Join clubs and organizations: Students discover new interests, improve their skills and make connections.

Volunteer: There is a sense of giving back to society and it provides an opportunity to develop one’s resume.

Develop soft skills: Practice more on effective communicating, working in a team, and efficient problem solving.

Practice self-care: Both the physical as well as mental health should be put into consideration

Seek mentorship: Approach professors, advisors or professionals for help

Financial Management

Create a budget: Keep track of the flow of your spending; the flow of income, and the flow of savings.

Apply for scholarships: Check what scholarships are there and apply for them.

Manage debt: Be familiar with different kinds of loans, their repayment options, and rates of interest.

Develop financial literacy: Learn the basic knowledge of investing, credit score implications, and money management.

Save for emergencies: Establish an emergency fund for unplanned expenses.

DON’Ts:

Academics

Don’t procrastinate: Avoid waiting until the last minute to do your studies, and do not wait until the deadlines to submit your assignments.

Don’t skip classes: Attending classes and other programs regularly is key to succeeding at school.

Don't plagiarize: Know that there are copyrights which need to be recognized.

Don’t ignore the assigned and/or optional readings: Keeping up with the assignments and doing the required workload on the class helps avoid chances of being behind.

Don't underestimate coursework: Don’t take easy courses just because you are done with school.

Time Management

Avoid overstretching your capabilities: Focus on what is most urgent; prevent exhaustion.

Don’t squander time: Try to cut down social media or gaming that could make you lazy.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself: Ensure to be healthy physically and mentally.

Don’t procrastinate: Divide" the tasks into such "pieces" as to eliminate a put-it-off-leaving-it-for-later syndrome.

Don’t miss deadlines: Planners, calendars, and maybe even reminders in cell phones would come in handy.

Personal Relationships

Don't cut off all interactions: Make friends with other students and address the professors and instructors as well.

Don't indulge in self-destructive acts: Avoid drugs, hazing and bullying.

Don't ignore family or friends: Focus on people that matters, i.e., family and friends.

Don’t be a gossip and don’t spread bad information about persons: Help sustain an amiable atmosphere at social events.

Don't abandon morals and principles: Fight for yourself and for other people.

Financial Mistakes

Do not add to debts that are not required: Do not borrow money unless absolutely necessary and if you do then know how to repay it.

Don't buy more than necessary: Be more focused on your needs than on your wants.

Avoid neglecting help that can be obtained: Help is available and is free of charge and therefore, it should be taken advantage of.

Do not ignore the importance of credit rating: Learn the importance of a good credit ranking and try to maintain or build one.

Don’t let yourself be cheated financially: Do not follow links that seem too good to be true.

*Conclusion: *

College is a major change in life that determines in many ways one’s future. Adhering to these DO’s and avoid Would you be so kind as assist in making peace, Yong Hong?