College Survival

Congratulations to our METS Seniors!

As you get ready to graduate high school and go off to college, this is an important time for you and your family. Who are you now as you graduate from high school? Who do you want to be when you graduate from college? College is a new adventure and a time to create and become who you want to be in theworld. Here are 10 tips that will help you make the adjustment a little easier.

1. Go to orientation and ask questions. It’s better to be in the know than to show up clueless your first day of college.
   
   
2. Campus Staff are there to answer questions, point directions, and help with roommates. Get to know them.
   
   
3. Get involved. Join a student group. Learn about the campus community, organizations and resources. A college campus is like a small town; there are many things to do. Go to speakers, sporting events, programs.
   
   
4. Study. Find your quiet space on campus, such as the library. Go often.
   
   
5. Meet your professors during their office hours - that is why they have them.
   
   
6. Take the time. Available time does not mean free time; college classes are harder, structure time wisely.
   
   
7. Avoid credit cards. Plastic seems neat in your pocket, but it comes at a high cost. Beware.
   
   
8. Meet with a Financial Aid Advisor. Build a relationship with them…they can help!
   
   
9. Keep track of your money, and use e-mail rather than long distance calls.
   
   
10. You choose. You will be rewarded for good decisions, and pay consequences for the not-so-good ones. Think carefully when you make your decisions.

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The Maine Educational Talent Search Project is funded entirely by the US Department of Education. The grant award for 2007-2008 is $510,255.

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This site last revised 3/3/2008 Comments or questions? Send email to Steve Visco (visco@umit.maine.edu)