When I commenced my College years, I was just like any other normal student. My only real concerns were my classes and my part-time job; everything else I did was for fun. During my Freshman year, I learned a lot regarding time management and adhering to more productive things over time. 

There were a few tips which helped me a lot and I still believe they can be of help to most of you this fall. 

1. The most obvious,  Always go to class. A lot of students will debate on this one, but I think it’s essential. You never know when the professor will drop a crucial test hint, or give out extra credit for attendance.
2. Always back up your files. There are many cloud drives but Google Drive makes this easy. It entails a free plan that includes 15gb of storage, it’s the best option for students. for the iOS and macOS users, I used icloud Storage and I still do to date.
3. Get a bank account with a bank in town. It can be inconvenient having to wait for your parents to send cash, and it teaches you to manage your finances.
4. Bring enough clothing to school with you that you can go two weeks between washings. This will save you money in the long run.
5. Try not to drink too much caffeine. It’s not good for you (it caused pretty bad acne for me), and you can get energy by staying well-hydrated, eating healthy foods, and sleeping enough.
6. If you’re having issues with your roommate, talk about them. Don’t let them build-up to the point where you can’t stand each other.
7. Get a part-time job, preferably doing something that relates to your major. If you can, work in the early morning – you’d just be sleeping otherwise. I’ve found that having a job helped with my time management when I first started school.
8. If you can’t find a part-time job that relates to your major, look for a “warm-body” job – one that allows you to do homework while working. Some examples would be working at the desk of the library or the athletic center.
9. Get to know your professors. College is just as much about networking as it is about sitting in class. Plus, most of them are bored out of their skulls during office hours.
10. If you are bringing your car to campus, buy the parking permit that puts your car closer to you, even if it’s a bit more expensive. It’ll save you a lot of time (and whining).
11. Live in the campus residence halls your first year if you can. Residence halls are much, much more social than apartments, and you’ll be involved in a lot more cool things.
12. Realize that you are an adult now; just because you don’t have to go to work for eight hours a day doesn’t mean you shouldn’t act like it. Be professional.
13. When you study, don’t do it in your room. Also, try to use an active study method such as making flashcards or writing your quizzes. It’s a lot less boring and a lot more effective than just looking over your professor’s slides.
14. Getting a private writer or academic help does not make you look dumb. Not getting one when you need help does. Grammar-ly and All my Answers are renown for such professional services
15. Take smart notes. Find a note-taking system that works well for you, and focus on learning rather than simply recording the information.
16. Find out when you can register for classes and do right at that moment. You’ll thank yourself later when your friends are having to do an extra semester because they couldn’t get into a required class.
17. Try out as many clubs as you can. Feel no obligation to them if you don’t like them. College is about finding out what you love to do.
18. Don’t put your alarm clock anywhere you can reach it. Make yourself get out of bed to turn it off. 
19. Don’t get drunk, but don’t miss the show when your friends do.
20. Get out and explore your campus. If you have to ask your friends where the main financial office is, you’ve failed. Same goes for exploring the city your campus is in.
21. Find out what resources your school offers. Many universities have free tech support centers, health centers, seminars, and more.
22. Keep a journal if you can. It’s great to be able to go back and see how you’ve progressed over the years.
23. Create a resume if you don’t already have one, and have it critiqued by someone who knows what they’re doing. Also, create your website to show off your work. If you don’t know-how, American made DCA can always set one for you easily. At the very least, secure your domain name now.
24. Take a speech class, even if you don’t have to. Communication skills are among the more important things recruiters look for in students.
25. Be confident, get out of your comfort zone, and try new things. College is the greatest opportunity you’ll ever have for personal development.

There you have it – the answers to life, the universe, and everything – or maybe just to making freshman year the best it can be.

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