Before your first day of school, be sure to get a glimpse of what walking to your classes would look like. Pre-planning your school day will help determine the amount of time between classes, prevent you from getting lost, and help you familiarize yourself with the campus.
Planning your route before your first day of class will ensure you make it to class on time. Remember to grab all school supplies, such as paper and pens, so that you are prepared to learn and be attentive during instruction.
Pack Smarter, Not Harder
Most people don’t think about packing smarter and not harder. So, we needed to include it in this orientation guide for you all. When you are packing to leave home to head to college, it would be helpful to utilize the freshman dorm checklist to ensure you have the basic necessities for your dorm. The university housing department usually sends this out weeks upon arrival.
You want to be as prepared as possible so that when you arrive, you can focus on getting settled and rested to make all of your orientation events. As a time saver, when you are packing your suitcases or boxes, organize them in the groups you plan to unpack.
Teamwork makes the dream work; remember that during this move-in process, you will need to organize a move-in team to easily move your belongings.
During orientation week, be sure to arrive early to get ahead of long lines and wait times. All students will be looking to resolve the same issues.
Researching Teachers
Brianna Vargas, a college student in Tallahassee, suggests that students should be careful and research their teachers before choosing them as instructors.
“If I could re-do freshman orientation, I would know more about the instructors that I chose for my courses instead of selecting what was available; some teachers are not concerned about your success, and I would have preferred to be more selective,” said Vargas.