#freshmanexperience

Hey everyone! When I woke up this morning, I was super excited to see that it was snowing! Even though we didn’t get that much, it brought back memories of my first snow day at Washington College. 

On the second Saturday of December, Chestertown got plenty of snow. Even in the brisk cold, there were plenty of people outside enjoying their Saturdays. Since I’m from Delaware, I’m used to seeing snow, but it was really funny to see how my southern friends reacted! I spent the day making snow angels, going to a swim meet, and more.

Semester 2 of Freshman year has commenced! First semester was probably exciting, or hard, or all of the above and more. Here are some tips to get back/stay in the swing of things.

1. Make sure to hit the ground running. Get out your planner or your large calendar (that’s what I have) and start planning your studying hours, tests, etc. You need to make sure that you know when things will take place and that you are prepared in advance. Planning out your day will assist you with studying.

2. Try to set aside at least two hours a day to study or go over work. That means that you will have studied or worked for at least 10 hours a week. Allocate time to more than one class or choose a couple of classes to work on, on one day and then some on the next.

3. Keep in contact with professors, teaching assistants, and group members.

4. Continue to make time for yourself.

5. Make sure to make healthy choices for you mental, physical, and emotional well being. 

6. Try going to office hours and getting assistance ahead of time with classes that prove to be difficult or that you know might be trouble from the beginning.