CO L LE GE CO RNER
Campus Life
HOW TO
SURVIVE
UNIVERSITY
Leaving home for university is one of the most exciting phases in a young adult’s life. For most people, it
is the first time they will be away from their parents. They have never experienced this kind of freedom.
There are various things to explore while on campus and this can be intimidating. It is difficult to adjust
to life away from home and, for some students, this newfound freedom can be dangerous.
New students need
to remember that
with freedom come
responsibility. Survival
is important in an
environment with no
parental control. The
college you attend will
have rules and regulations
but individual students
will have to manage
their time and determine
whether their actions are
appropriate. When you
leave home, you have an
opportunity to become
independent because you
get to make important
decisions. Here are some
university survival tips
to help you get through
campus and have fun
while you are at it. It is
easy to get carried away
by all the excitement and
forget that your focus
should be on acquiring
the knowledge and life’s
lessons needed to help you
pursue your desired career.
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Issue 2
Your First Week: Break In, Not Break Down
This is one of the most important times in campus, especially for new students. In your first week,
some of your decisions can have a significant impact on your university life. Be careful about the
things you do in the first week. In most situations, it is a difficult time for students because they
are in a new environment. You will miss home and feel stressed but this will ease with time. The
secret is to be yourself and enjoy the experience. Remember that everyone is new like you too, so
there is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of if you find difficulty coping or fitting in initially. The
beginning of a new journey is not always easy but it is all part of a learning process.
Orientation is usually held in the initial week and this gives you a great opportunity to explore the
new surroundings. Most students assume that it is a waste of time but the information provided
during this period can be very valuable. This is when you learn where your classes will be held.
You have a chance to learn about
all the facilities available in your
campus. Do not ignore orientation
because you might make things
difficult for yourself when you miss
out on important advice. In most
cases, there will be more than
one orientation. Attend all the
orientations that are announced. This
might actually give you an advantage
over other students because you are
well informed about the college.
If you are comfortable in the
environment, you will be prepared to
deal with any challenges.