30 Tips for College Students
1. Don’t skip class. It’s way easier to learn from a professor than it is to teach yourself.
2. Use the office hours. They are there for a reason.
3. Read 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades by Thomas Frank and follow the advice.
4. Sleep more than you study. Study more than you party.
5. Join clubs. Play sports. Try new things. Now is the time you are supposed to find yourself.
6. Try not to fall behind. Playing catch up can be difficult.
7. Pick a major you can build a career on.
8. Take as many classes as you can at community college. Check to see what transfers over. It could save you a ton of money.
9. Get to know your professors. They’ll take it easier grading you. You can use them as a reference later. They might even know of jobs in the industry for which they can recommend you.
10. Take advantage of the benefits your .edu email address brings you.
11. Read the textbook.
12. Read the syllabus.
13. Make friends with older students within your major. They've taken the classes you will take. Ask them what’s covered on the test.
14. Be friendly.
15. If a professor emphasizes something, take note. It's gonna be on the test.
16. Keep your dorm room door open. It’s a great way to meet people in your hall.
17. Keep a budget.
18. Go to job fairs.
19. Do internships. Get experience under your belt and onto your resume. Make connections early.
20. Go to college in a state where you eventually want to work. Companies like to recruit locally.
21. Practice safe sex.
22. Do something. Don't hide in your room all day.
23. Take care of your mental health. College is stressful.
24. Watch these Khan Academy videos on how to pay for college.
25. Use Google Scholar to find published papers.
26. Learn to cook and meal prep. It will save you a ton of money.
27. If you need a job, try getting one in your department.
28. Don’t leave your drink unattended at parties.
29. Use cheatography.com to find cheat sheets on every subject.
30. Try to buy used textbooks when you can. Google the textbook name and “pdf” to find a free digital version.











