Tips to Handle Your First Year Away at College

1) Be Social! Creating a group of friends you can talk to will make the transition a lot easier! The first day of class talk to whoever you sit next to, then you guys will most likely sit next to each other each day of class and easily able to become friends. 2) Balance. At a university, academic demands are higher, which will make it harder to balance school with your new social life, friends back home, family, and most likely a job. Stay organized, prioritize, and you'll get everything done that you'll need to. Be sure to check out my soon to come cleaning calendar and Executive Home Binder! 3) Plan your meals and cook for yourself! It's easy to eat bad or eat fast food everyday, but it can be expensive and improper nutrition will make you tired and depressed (not to mention the freshmen fifteen). Planning your meals ahead and cooking for yourself is very important to saving money and getting the proper nutrition. Don't forget to stay active, too! 4) Lastly, make sure to keep in contact with friends back home. It's easy to leave them behind as you start a new life but there's a reason they made it to be your friends. Keeping a circle of people you can confide in and talk to is one of the best strategies for dealing with stress and homesickness!