first year of college

20 articles tagged with "first year of college"

A Guide to Choosing the Best First-Year College Classes

It's important to plan out your college classes carefully each semester! Here's a guide for first-year students who may not be sure about which courses to pick.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

7 Things to Avoid Going Into Your Freshman Year

Your first semester of college may seem scary. Luckily, you're not the first student on this journey. Here's what to avoid to make freshman year easier.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Georgia Institute of Technology

Video: Making Friends in High School vs. College

Student vlogger Robert debunks three myths about what it's like to make friends in college and how it's different than making friends in high school.

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6 Fun Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of College

College-bound students have a right to be enthusiastic—and a little nervous! Here's how to channel that energy into getting ready for your freshman year.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

3 Tips to Help First-Year Students With Homesickness

It's normal to miss your old life during freshman year. If you're feeling homesick, here are three ways to turn your college into your new home away from home!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Strangers or Besties? Developing a Good Dynamic With Your College Roommates

It's not hard to get along with your college roommate(s). All you have to do is follow this advice from a student who adjusted to living with many of them.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Harvard University

6 Stressful "What If" Questions About College You're Afraid to Ask, Answered

You can be excited about college and still have lingering doubts and fears. Ease your mind with these real-world answers to what you're too afraid to ask.

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Director of Communications, Commonwealth School

7 Important Things to Do Before Starting College in the Fall

Congratulations, you're off to college! Now what do you do with your summer? Here are a handful of things you should do to survive the transition to college.

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Contributing Writer, Varsity Tutors

Helpful Advice for First-Years From College Students Who've Been There

What better college advice can you get than from students who've experienced it? None! Here's what first-years need to know to make their lives easier.

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How Can I Make My First Week of College Great?

The college adjustment period is a fairly universal experience for most students. If you want to make that first week easier, our experts have advice.

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