{"id":2752,"date":"2016-08-02T17:01:45","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T17:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2019-04-24T10:59:15","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T16:59:15","slug":"back-to-school-tips-and-tools-to-get-prepared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/back-to-school-tips-and-tools-to-get-prepared\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School: Tips and Tools to Get Prepared"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the big day gets closer, the day you start college for the first time, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re organized, and you have every box ticked. It is daunting, but starting college is an adventure, and something which you should approach as a fun, positive step in your life.<\/p>\n

Paperwork done?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You probably did some sort of paperwork previously to even get into college, but having been accepted, have you signed all the forms for your accommodation? Do you need to send anything off in terms of money or bursaries? Is there any other piece of paper lurking that you haven\u2019t sent off yet?<\/p>\n

Pack up your life<\/strong><\/p>\n

You need to take many things with you as you leave home, but this is no easy task! Bear in mind that many dorm rooms are small, basic, and usually furnished, but you can easily make it homely. Pack light, but effectively. You can buy many things once you arrive, such as bedding and towels etc.<\/p>\n

Get sociable <\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to meeting your new roommates\/neighbours, don\u2019t be shy! You need to create bonds early on, which will make your college life easier, and more fun overall. There will be many activities during Fresher\u2019s Week \u2013 get involved.<\/p>\n

Readjust your sleeping pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summertime is over, and that means long mornings in bed are finished! In the week leading up to your leaving day, try and adjust your body clock to getting up when you would at college. This all means it\u2019s less likely to be a huge shock when the event occurs.<\/p>\n

Budgeting will see you through<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is something you can start getting used to in the weeks leading up to your college start date \u2013 budgeting. During your college life you are going to need to organise your money, in order to make sure that everything gets paid, and that you have enough to enjoy yourself. Ask for advice, speak to your parents, basically organise your money and stick to it.<\/p>\n

Search for new study tools to use<\/strong><\/p>\n

When reaching for that perfect mark, you have to think a little outside the box. Thankfully there are many study tools<\/a> to help.<\/p>\n