Five Tips for College Fresher

While jumping from high school right into college may seem like the most logical move, it can be one of the most intimidating. That's why it is important to prepare.


No matter how great someone did in high school – football team, class president, even valedictorian – the playing field levels in college and all bets are off. Achievements in high school will always be relegated to that time prior to college. Life in college becomes a whole new chapter, as freedom looms ahead and freshmen are faced with a list of choices and critical decisions about the next few years that will ultimately impact the rest of their lives.

Welcome to adulthood and the land of opportunity. Freshmen preparing to enter a college or university for the first time this coming fall have a lot to look forward to and a lot to consider because much of what they do over the next four or five years will have a large influence over who they become as adults. That’s why it is important to consider these five tips before heading to campus.

Be Prepared to Be Self Sufficient

Without parents or high school teachers telling them what to do and when, a lot of first-year college students find it difficult to meet their commitments. It is vital that college freshmen develop good habits which include taking responsibility for going to class, on time, and meeting course requirements and project due dates. It means being responsible and taking responsibility for choices.