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Advice for First-Generation College Students Being the first in your family to attend college is a major accomplishment. It can also be a major challenge. Top 10 Things To Do Before College Preparing for college can involve more than just packing your stuff. In addition to buying books, arranging course schedules, and shopping for dorm supplies, here are 10 more things you simply MUST DO before college. 25 Ways to Survive Freshman Year (Without Starving) Find out how to prepare for -- and handle -- your college finances. Make Yourself Over During Your Transition to College Leave that high school label behind and take advantage of your new college life and re-define yourself! Admissions Office Q&A: The Dos and Don'ts of College Preparation Scott Novak, former assistant director of admissions at St. John's University, discusses the dos and don'ts of preparing for your move to college. From Small Town to Large University: What's a freshman to do? College is a big change for any student, particularly those who decide to make the transition from a small town to a large university. Here are a few simple tips and keep-on-the-brain advice to make your first semester at college a little easier. You've Been Accepted to College -- Now What?! So, you've recently been accepted to college! You're set... all you need to know about living away from home will be dropped in your lap, right? Think again. College Culture Shock The transition from high school to college can be quite a shock. After all, between homesickness, roommates, and new classes, there's a lot to take in. Will you know how to deal? Finding New Friends at College Amidst the overload of information on class schedules, cafeteria food, and dorm rooms, the first week of freshman year is also filled with a sea of new faces and awkward introductions. Everyone is anxious to settle into the new environment, and finding new friends is one of the easiest ways to become more comfortable in college. Though not everyone will become your best pal, there are some ways to turn amiable greetings into lifelong friendships. Making the Most of Week One at College Freshman year can be tough. Take it from these students who've "been there, done that" to make sure the first week of your freshman year doesn't turn out to be a bummer... |