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As an incoming freshman you may be nervous about class schedule, study time, living in dorms, and other things you aren’t familiar with. Moving away from home and living at college is completely new and can be difficult to adjust to. If you’re nervous about managing all your classes, here are a few tips to help you out.
Take a Light Load
College classes are completely different from high school courses and require much more study time. If you have no experience with college classes, it is probably a good idea to start out with a light load your first semester so you can get a feel of what you are capable of. If you think you can do more, add more credits the next semester, but taking a light load will help you get in the routine of things and feel more comfortable.
Think About Your Study Time
Because so much study time is required outside of class, you have to be able to manage your study hours around your classes. Before signing up for classes, consider how much study time you can handle and what type of classes require more time outside of class. For example, a wellness class may not require any study time but you will need to study for several hours a day when taking a five credit science class.
Consider Other Activities
Think about how much time you will spend doing other activities. If you are participating in sports in college then you may have less free time to study. Separate your study time from your extra activities and be able to manage your time wisely enough to do both.
