7 Tips for Freshmen: How to Become a Successful Student

BY ANDREW HOWE

 

Nowadays the educational process is an important part of every human being life. More and more young people enroll in colleges or universities to obtain strong knowledge. To become a good student, you need to learn how to manage your workload, do assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate with tutors.

There are so many tips, hints, and pieces of advice that freshmen should know; many experienced students can share their own tips how to become a successful student.

We have collected top 7 tips for you to learn.

Make friends. University is your alma mater that can change your life. Here you will find new people who might become your friends in the future. When looking for new friends, try “not to judge a book by its cover”. You never know who is your soulmate until you have a conversation. Don’t hesitate to take the first step and get acquainted with your group mates.

Explore territory. Try to find out where everything is situated (a schedule desk, campus, sports center, library, etc.). Invite your new friends to join you and look around the territory. Don’t waste your time wandering the territory; ask elder students to help you find what you are looking for.

Manage your time. Plan your workflow: do homework, read books and articles, attend electives. If you are short of time, try to use different opportunities to do your tasks. For example, use breaks for reading. Put your education first, but do not forget about your leisure.

Collaborate with other students. Try to find a group of people to cooperate with. It can make your student life easier, as you can share experience, ask for advice, and split up tasks. Of course, it doesn’t mean you can forget about some parts of your homework. It is a key how to optimize your efforts. Plus, teamwork develops communication and cooperation.

Ask for feedback. No matter whether you get an excellent mark or no, you should know what are pros and cons of your work. Ask your tutor to give you feedback. Analyze your mistakes and work hard on its improvement. In addition, asking for the feedback shows that you are not only interested in the process but also want to accumulate knowledge.

Use online tools. There are many useful apps and tools that can help you in the educational process. You can manage your time, keep your notes and drafts, improve skills, and collaborate with other students. Use all advantages of digital communication as it can help you save time and become more productive.

 

Hint: Here are several useful tools (Grammarly, Hemingway, AdverbLess).

Don’t panic. Of course, you can be nervous, and it is normal. You have changed your life, so be ready to meet new difficulties. However, you should keep calm. Try to be productive, meet your friends, relax, and do your best. Go for it!

If you want to get a good job position, you should be a successful student with strong knowledge in your niche. It means spending time and making efforts, but it’s worth it. Hope, these tips will help you succeed in education.
Do you have your tips for freshmen to share? Leave a comment!

Author’s bio: Andrew Howe is a student at Queens University of Charlotte where he studies language and literature. He has developed a useful tool Adverbless to give students a chance to improve their writing skills.

Contact Andrew via email: andrewhowe306@gmail.com