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ITPjohn · 03-06-2006, 10:22 PM

Endy and gnarlydorkette have good ideas. Try to have some fun, but know your limits on alcohol and sleep. Listen to your body when it starts screaming at you. Ignore the bleary eyes and hangovers at your peril.

Give yourself a couple of days to study for a test. Cramming doesn't work. College isn't that hard if you show up for class, participate in discussions, do the homework, and take notes. I spent many years juggling work and school. I only had one class where I had to make an 'A' on the final to make an 'A' in the class. The trick is to do your best on everything before the final and any last test won't matter.

Take advantage of resources on campus if you're struggling with a class. My school had dozens of videos in the math lab if I was stumped. Teachers have office hours and the good ones will help out anytime as long as you are making an effort. They notice the ones who are paying more attention to the lectures than the classmates. There WILL be gals that distract you. Always keep your goals in mind.

Check into financial aid as soon as you can. I never knew that HS students could apply for college scholarships as early as their junior year. Use as much of it as you can. This will significantly reduce your student debt and the number of hours that you work while in school.

Speaking of work, you have another 40-60 years to go out and work. Depending on your financial situation, you may even be able to finish college without working. If you have to work, let your boss know that school comes first. Give both your best effort, but a college education will pay more dividends over the years than any crappy job paying minimum wage.

03-06-2006, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
ITPjohn SAC Class of 05 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Starship Enterprise... WISH! Posts: 769	My two cents Endy and gnarlydorkette have good ideas. Try to have some fun, but know your limits on alcohol and sleep. Listen to your body when it starts screaming at you. Ignore the bleary eyes and hangovers at your peril. Give yourself a couple of days to study for a test. Cramming doesn't work. College isn't that hard if you show up for class, participate in discussions, do the homework, and take notes. I spent many years juggling work and school. I only had one class where I had to make an 'A' on the final to make an 'A' in the class. The trick is to do your best on everything before the final and any last test won't matter. Take advantage of resources on campus if you're struggling with a class. My school had dozens of videos in the math lab if I was stumped. Teachers have office hours and the good ones will help out anytime as long as you are making an effort. They notice the ones who are paying more attention to the lectures than the classmates. There WILL be gals that distract you. Always keep your goals in mind. Check into financial aid as soon as you can. I never knew that HS students could apply for college scholarships as early as their junior year. Use as much of it as you can. This will significantly reduce your student debt and the number of hours that you work while in school. Speaking of work, you have another 40-60 years to go out and work. Depending on your financial situation, you may even be able to finish college without working. If you have to work, let your boss know that school comes first. Give both your best effort, but a college education will pay more dividends over the years than any crappy job paying minimum wage.