Despite the above, college life turned to be otherwise what I had not expected it to be. First ,not all students that we got enrolled together got to finish their studies.
I managed to pull through campus and I know you might be wondering how I managed.
The following are the rules that I followed to ensure that I always remained on the path to my success and which I too believe can go along way making you too pull through.
1.ATTEND FULL ORIENTATION
Very few students take the orientation sessions seriously and which are geared in showing you around the college plus enable you to adapt to the new environment much faster.Ensure you attend all of them from day one to the end.
2.BUDGET YOU TIME AND MONEY.
The two are the major cause of all malpractices that occur in campus ranging from theft,strikes,discontinuation etc.As a student manage your time well, know when and where to party,when to read,meet friends etc and prioritize them.Secondly organise your finance well such that they can last you while in school.Remember live according to your means.
3ATTEND ALL CLASSES.
unless there's a good reason to miss a class, ensure you attend all the classes. Remember most of the lecturers dont give notes, they simply talk as students take notes hence its important not to miss the lectures
4.CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY.
The friends you make in college can either make your life to be a misery or make it smooth. Choose friends that you can relate to easily, friends that stand by you in joy and in pain, friends that you share common goals with,interests,passions.These are the friends that will influence you positively and who will add value into your life each day.
5.JOIN A DENOMINATION.
In many colleges there is either Christian Union,Catholic Association,Seventh Day Adventists,Islamic.Ensure you join one depending on your faith. They contribute much to your spiritual growth.
6.MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
Due to the much freedom that is attributed to college life many people tend to misuse it and this is usually the reason many find themselves in the wrong arms of the law and may end up getting jailed or facing the disciplinary committee.
7.START REVISION EARLY.
Many students wait until the end of the semester when the exams are near and this is the time they rush up and down looking for notes, finishing assignments,forming groups,completing projects, the list is endless.Plan you time properly and start revision early.
8.AVOID CHEATING IN EXAMS
Though many students still do it and believe its hard for one to be caught the truth is you never know when it will dawn unto you.This is usually a serious offense and severe action taken can include:expulsion, discontinuation from college.
9.CONTROL YOUR INNER DESIRES.
Many temptations fill the corridors of college from members of the opposite sex and with all the freedom that characterizes the college life, many students fall prey of this and the result is unwanted pregnancies,broken relationships,contracting STDs etc.
10.JOIN CLUBS OR ORGANISATIONS
This is a vital task to take,joining a particular club or organization enables you achieve personal growth,utilise your potentials etc. These members come in hand when you are faced with a difficult situation i.e raising a fee balance,assisting in clearing hospital bills etc.
11.ENGAGE IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
when students participate in most of these activities, the college gets to pay them for representing the college during the games and hence this supplements the students income.
12.REMEMBER WHAT TOOK YOU THERE.
At all times remember why you got enrolled in that college and what is expected of you at the completion of your course.Always remember you are there for a season and for a reason.
From the bottom of my heart I pray that the above tips help you in making your life smoother and make you finish school in one piece.Thank you and success in life.
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ReplyDeletelike your analysis so real
Thanx dude for that.
ReplyDeleteI guez friends have a great impact on choices we make in life hence dats wat i would be cautious much about