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College comes with all sorts of freedoms. There\u2019s no one to push you to complete your assignments on time, eat a healthy diet, or stick to a bedtime. If you want, you can pull all-nighters before tests, live off junk food, and stay out every night. However, poor decisions can have a big impact on your success at college. To make sure you have a great college experience, here are a few freshman mistakes you should try to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Forgetting About Life Back Home<\/strong>
    There\u2019s a huge amount going on when you start college. You\u2019ll be figuring out your classes, making new friends, attending events on campus, and keeping up with homework. However, you\u2019ll still want to keep in touch with friends and family back home. Check in with your parents and close friends by sending texts and occasionally scheduling video chats. It\u2019s important to let the people you care about most know that you\u2019re thinking of them.<\/li>
  2. Allocating Too Much Time to Fun and Not Enough to Academics<\/strong>
    You\u2019ll have no shortage of opportunities to socialize at college. As well as clubs and other activities on campus, you may receive many invitations from the people you meet. Balancing fun with academics can be difficult, but it\u2019s crucial. Sometimes, you\u2019ll need to turn down invitations to avoid getting behind with your readings, assignments, and test prep.<\/li>
  3. Having Too Many Commitments<\/strong>
    It\u2019s not just social events that will take up your time \u2014 if you try to belong to too many clubs, sports teams, and study groups on top of a full schedule of classes and perhaps a part-time job, you\u2019ll find you burn out. Whereas it\u2019s a great idea to try many new things when you start college, you should only stick with commitments you actually enjoy or benefit from. In addition, be reasonable when deciding how many classes to take each semester, especially if you want to work while attending college.<\/li>
  4. Keeping the Same Study Habits from High School<\/strong>
    College is a big step up from high school. For many students, high school was a breeze \u2014 they barely needed to study to gain good grades. However, you\u2019re expected to go the extra mile at college. Instead of remembering facts from your materials, you need to be analytical and do your own research. You may also receive credit for participating, meaning you need to think about how you can add to class discussions.<\/li>
  5. Lacking Time for Yourself
    <\/strong>College is a time to discover who you are. However, this will be impossible if you\u2019re always putting other people first, such as if you\u2019re a people pleaser or you tend to follow what other people want to do. As well as regularly dedicating time to self-care, don\u2019t be afraid to try activities on your own.
    One final mistake many freshmen make is thinking they need to live on campus. Actually, you\u2019ll be much more comfortable in student rentals. Peterborough students can move into Severn Court. Rather than sharing a cramped dorm, you\u2019ll have your own room in a six-bedroom suite. There\u2019s no need to know anyone in advance, as we\u2019ll match you with roommates \u2014 both traditional housing and gender-neutral suites are available. Apply now for an all-inclusive full-year lease.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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