30 Tips to Survive 1st Year at American University

1. Meet your floormates as soon as possible

2. Pick your schedule carefully

3. Picking professors proficiently

4. Study groups are your friend

5. Keep your friends close, and your TAs closer

6. Meal swipes are your friend

7. The Freshman 15 is real

8. Clubs all day, everyday

9. GO TO CLASSES

10. Buy used textbooks or rent textbooks

11. Have enough sleep

12. Make use of Office Hours or Tutorials

13. Don't’ stress too much

14. Avoid signing up for classes that start before 9:00 am

15. Call your parents

16. Try walking everywhere as much as possible.

17. Learn how not to procrastinate.

18. Keep up with regular exercise and a healthy diet.

19. Take advantage of your campus resources.

20. Get out of your comfort zone.

21. Manage your time

22. Save your money

23. Don’t sweat the small stuff

24. Keep your room clean.

25. Open up to other majors

26. Keep an eye on your stuff

27. Do not wear a lanyard with your keys on it.

28. Know your limits

29. Make sure you set a timer when you’re doing laundry.

30. Enjoy yourself!