Jamie Williamson

Surviving a college semester takes a certain attitude. Whether you are straight out of high school or returning to college later in life, a college semester is a stressful time in a person’s life. Students either have the I am going to get a 4.0 attitude or a laissez-faire one where let what ever is going to happen, happen. Here are a few tips to help no matter which attitude you have.

First, get a calendar or planner. This will help with keeping due dates straight. No one wants to miss a due date. A calendar/planner helps keep up when a professor makes changes to the course calendar. A calendar/planner also helps eliminate the stress of having to ask when things are due for both the student and professor.

Second, get to know the people in class. Getting to know classmates will help when it is time to study for a test. Classmates make good study groups or new friends. Friends are a very important part of a college semester. Without them a person could go crazy. Classmates can also be a lifesaver if you miss class or need help with an assignment.

Third, get to know your professors. Professors may seem intimidating but they are regular people. Do not be afraid to email a professor about an homework assignment or stop by their office when they have office hours. Professors are the ones who will be able to answer questions about a tough homework assignment.

While these things may not seem like much, they will help relieve stress during a semester. A few basic tools can make or break a college semester. Surviving a semester is easy to do if you have a few tips to help along the way.