"Make the most of freshman year.
Starting a new life as a college freshman can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. As new students try to get their footing, many are likely to make a few mistakes along the way. U.S. News rounded up tips from Twitter followers, students and experts on common first-year blunders to avoid.
Trying to do it all alone
Need help with a class? Talk to your professor or go see a tutor. Stressed out? Go see a counselor. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help even before you need it,” Twitter user RPI Success says. Campuses often offer academic, health and social resources specifically tailored to freshman students, and more colleges are working to address mental health issues through on-campus counseling. Learn more about how to access mental health services as well as other resources earlier rather than later.
Not going to class
Showing up on test day isn’t enough. It’s hard to make the grades if students aren’t in class learning the material. Just one year of college can cost nearly $10,000 in tuition and fees for in-state students at public schools, and students pay whether they attend lectures or not. “Go to class! Attendance is highly correlated with grades,” Twitter user S. Turgeson writes." …
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