College Survival 101

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College Survival 101

• Tips and Advice to Getting Through College

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Stay Awake In Class

• Get sleep the night before!!!
• Being rested for class will help keep you from
  having your head bob during class
• Drink caffeine
• Be careful not to consume too much, but the
  caffeine will give you extra energy
• Chew peppermint gum
• Peppermint is a stimulant that will keep you
  awake

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Exam Essays

• Write something! Dont leave any question
  unanswered! Most professors will give partial
  credit for your work.
• Make an outline as you write your essay. Make
  notes on the side if you need to.
• Concentrate on writing about things you know.
  Limit guessing and making up things.

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Multiple Choice Exams

• Read each question and its answers completely and
  carefully. Look out for words like only, all
  of the above, or none of the above.
• Eliminate the answers that are obviously
  incorrect and narrow your guess from there.
• Answer every question and do not waste time over
  a single question.

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Eating

• Find eating buddies, so you can share a meal
  with others. Use your meal plan and manage any
  debit card points you may have wisely, so you do
  not run out of meals and points prior to the end
  of the semester.
• Go to extracurricular activities that your
  residence hall, house, or certain clubs and
  organizations offer. Most offer free food to
  encourage participation and involvement.

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Budget

• Limit the use of your car. Take the bus or
  carpool with friends.
• Limit the amount of times you go out to
  activities that involve spending money.
• Buy used books. You save 33 with used books
  compared to new ones.
• Go to free events offered by the university like
  movies, concerts, and speakers.

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Extracurricular Activities

• Meet people!!! The college experience is much
  more enjoyable when you have friends to spend
  time with.
• Join a club or organization. Be involved. You
  will be able to add another item to your resume
  and it has been proven that students that are
  involved in their university are more likely to
  succeed in college.

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Relax!

• College is not just about studying and
  examinations. Kick back a bit and take your mind
  off the books every now and then.
• Go to Student Recreation Center or join an
  intramural sport. Get some exercise and avoid
  the freshman fifteen!
• Go to sporting events. Football, volleyball,
  basketball, soccer, track
• Play some video games.

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Combating Boredom

• Join your residence hall government. Help put on
  BBQs, dances, movie nights, or other programs.
• Go watch a movie at an inexpensive theatre in
  your community. Find the theatre that is cheap!
• Study. You can always get ahead in your classes
  and be prepared for the next test.

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Content for this bulletin board submitted by
Dan Quock, Resident Assistant,Washington State
University