Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Tips for the College Freshman


UALR’s Associate Dean of Students, Debra Gentry, stopped by our studio.  Believe it or not, it’s already time for college students to be moving in to their residence hall.  

Classes may not start at UALR, and many other schools, until August 19th, but students are preparing to move this week.  While here, Debra shared some tips for helping those first year college students get through their first year.
1.        Go to Class:  It sounds simple, but you’re on your own.  Keep in mind when you’re making your schedule, if you’re not a morning person, don’t schedule a class that starts at 8 AM.
2.       Get involved:  The sooner you get involved in extra-curricular activities through the campus, the more likely you are to feel like you belong.  It’s also a great way to make friends at your new school.  Also, it’s a great way to get to know the campus and what it has to offer that you may enjoy!
3.       Make sure you keep up with all the documents you need: Again, it sounds simple, but if you lose something you need now, or even possibly down the road, it may cause problems and slow you down in the future.

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