Start off spring semester smart. Recognize that your spring grades will likely look like your fall grades unless you make some changes.
Think about budgeting your time early in the semester. You need to balance your day: (1) study time, academic; (2) relaxation and sleep, taking it easy; and (3) social time.
If you need help, go for it now. There are significant benefits to getting a head start.
Take everything one step at a time. Don’t spread yourself too thin.
Get involved with some campus activity or group. The involvement is more important than what kind of group you join.
Try to remain your own person. Don’t conform. Do what you feel is best for you. Don’t let others talk you into going out every night.
Apply for financial aid early in the semester.
Don’t forget: apply for fall make-up exams and course changes.
Be aware of your school’s deadlines. Get to know the "system." Anticipate the drop/add period. Don’t take more credits that you can realistically handle.Keep in close touch with your advisor. Make sure you use him/her as a valued resource.
Continue to prepare conscientiously for your large classes. In them, you won’t be able to rely on your instructors or classmates as easily as in your smaller classes.
Keep learning how to study. Get ahead early in the semester.
