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Do you know what it means to be a successful student? It means that you will be able to cope with your academic tasks successfully and will not forget that you are a human being with emotions, desires, and needs. If you manage to fulfill the demands set for college students and if you still manage to save some time for you to feel the pleasures of college life, you may rightfully call yourself a successful college student. However, it is difficult to act in this new surrounding if you do not have any guide for survival. Luckily, there is one and you can find it in this article.

A survival guide for a college student

When you start packing your things, do not cram your bags is if you were leaving home forever, you will come for holidays and take the necessary things. Keep in mind that the climate of the region where your college is situated can differ from the climate in your home town, so take appropriate clothes.
Pay special attention to orientation as it is a perfect chance to meet new people, many of whom will become your college friends, do not miss this perfect opportunity.
Do not overestimate your abilities, you are not omnipotent; do not overload yourself with the courses. Think twice if you can handle everything you choose.
Remember that you do not have to make a decision concerning your major at the very beginning of your first year. Take your time, search for the sphere that is of special interest to you. The choice of the major is very important, but still, it can be changed, keep this in mind.
Be careful when deciding to drop classes as you have such an opportunity. Do not overindulge in it, never choose to drop a class only because it seems to be too difficult. Attend several classes, make notes, think them over, ask your professor questions and you will find your way.

When reading for exams or getting ready for seminars, you can gather in groups with your friends, the studying process will become more interesting

Are you a local student or a non-local one? If you study at a college in your home town, there are certain advantages, like your Mom’s home-made pies and other delicious things. As for the non-local students, the majority of them live in dorms and there are also certain advantages of living there. If you ask college graduates to share their best memories of college life, they are almost sure to start speaking about the dorm they lived in. So, if you follow the code of the dorm, the four years of your college studies will become one of the best periods of your life. The code of the dorm: the first night • You should not waste your first night in the dorm as it can be very interesting. Do not be absorbed by unpacking, you will have time for that later. Unpack only those things that you need right now (toothbrush, snacks, slippers). • There are two further options to choose: the first is to stay in your room but with your door open. Be sure that less than ten minutes will pass before someone looks in to say hi. • Also, you can leave your room and go around the dorm looking for new friends. If you see an open door, you are free to look in. • If you do not feel well forcing your friendship upon other people, you can go to a common room. Almost all dorms have common rooms where residents can gather to talk and have fun. The code of the dorm: after the first night • Living in a dorm, you should observe some basic rules, called “the code of a dorm” to make your life comfortable and peaceful. • Try to make your roommate your best friend. • Do not provoke violence in the dorm. • Do not disturb other residents. • Take part in cultural events organized in the dorm. Often RA (resident assistant) organizes them.