There is no doubt that college is one of the most important stages of life. The moment we enter a university, it means we are already on the way to enter a society. College is a place to find the ideal; a place to think about life, and a place to plan for the future.  

During this period, we live alone without our parents and leave the constraints of high school teachers. Therefore, learning to self-manage is important. There is a lot of free time in college. It is necessary to plan your time and goals properly. The most important thing in college is not how many books to read, but to build a good self. I would like to share some skills that I found are necessary to be a successful college student. 

1. Just go to class 

Please do not believe the word that once you get into the college, you get freedom. You still need to attend every class on time. Every time you skip a class, you miss out on knowledge and discussion. To think about it differently, you pay the tuition for every class. If you take one less class, you will waste more money. Does that sound more motivating?

Making a schedule everyday is helpful. Setting a daily study schedule can help you feel less stressed. I usually write a “to-do list” for every week. It includes what I need to do every day of the week and when the deadline for everything is. Every time I finish something, I put a check mark. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and motivation as you see more and more of these checkmarks. Of course, such a list can also remind you to get things done early. No professor will hate his students for finishing their homework early. 

3. Go to some social events

Classes alone will not satisfy your curiosities about society; you need to go to social events to broaden your horizons. There are various clubs on campus, too. Find out what you’re interested in and join in! It’s the best way to make new friends. Not only can you enrich your own experience, but you can also get a lot of help from others. In addition, you can take part in some volunteer activities. These experiences will also help you with your future resume; many employers want to hire someone who was very involved in college. 

All in all, these are some tips that worked for me. To get some practice before you enter the workforce, you can also try looking for on-campus jobs or internship. As for how to find a job, check out the other blogs on our site: (How to get an on-campus job ) (Career Fair)

I wish you success!