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C O L L E G E A N D C A R E E R E X P L O R A T I O N

You’ve finished high school (or getting close to
finishing), and now you’re getting ready for
that next big adventure—college. Of course,

college is going to have its challenges. At times
it will be stressful—but, it will also be
rewarding and fun. The key is to be prepared,
both in and out of the classroom. Follow these
13 tips to prepare for your freshman year of
college, and you’ll be setting yourself up for
success.

13 Ways to

2 - Get Organized
Organization is going to be important in all aspects of your
Prepare for campus life. Whether it’s your classes, your room, or your life

in general—you need to have a plan. Take the time to
download some organizational tools so you’ll have strategies
to help right at your fingertips.
Your Freshman

3 - Establish Housing

Year of College Whether you are living on-campus in a dormitory or off-
campus in an apartment or house, make sure you have your
housing lined up. If staying on campus, see if you can request
housing that is close to your classes so you can save time
By: Olivia Parker June 15, 2020 each day. If you are looking for off-campus housing, make
College Raptor.com (article link) sure you check out several locations that meet your budget
and your needs. Also, be sure to read your lease in its
entirety, so you know what your landlord expects.
1 - Schedule a Campus Tour

Now, you may think to yourself, “But, I’ve already taken a
tour of campus when I was looking at colleges.” This may 4 - Pack Strategically
very well be true, but you probably looked at several colleges No matter if you are heading for a dorm or some other form of
and universities and what you remember about one college housing, there probably won’t be room for everything you’d like
may be blurred with the memories of another college. If you to bring. Talk with your roommate(s) and see what he/she is
have the opportunity to go visit colleges again—GO! You will bringing so you don’t have duplicates. Additionally, if you’re
now have a better idea of what you are looking for and going to need help moving, make sure you line up commercial
where you need to be in relation to classes, housing, and movers well in advance. Don’t forget—there will be lots of
campus activities. people heading off to college, and movers will be busy, too.

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