It is never too early in your college experience to learn how the career services office supports career exploration. Identify the offices that provide counseling services to students. New students often have a problem managing their new kind of freedom. Attending a time management seminar during those first two weeks can teach you how to maximize your time. Invest in a daily planner to schedule study time, class time, work and play time.
Time management is one of the keys to success in college and throughout life.
Learn to use breaks in your class schedule to review for upcoming classes, complete a homework assignment, borrow books from the library, or to visit a computer lab. One of the most important things to do is to meet your academic adviser. Your academic adviser is in a position to be a mentor to you. At some point in your college career you will need someone to speak for your character, leadership and communication skillst. Your academic adviser can be the resource you need, but remember that it is up to you to initiate the advising relationship.