College Life & Activities
Getting around - locate the following:
- Main roads
- Public transportation
- Restaurants
- Gas stations
- Banks
- Post office
- Supermarket
- Shopping mall
- Crime areas
- Hospitals
Homesickness
Most college students experience homesickness. Be sure to make calls home and schedule regular visits home. Making good friends will also help.
Handling Stress
- Exercise
- Take care of yourself
- Know your limits
- Limit caffeine
- Get organized
- Relax
- Take time for fun
- Get help if you are having problems with stress, anxiety, or depression
Living With Roommates
- Set aside a study time
- Have a system for taking messages
- Respect each other’s privacy
- Have an agreement concerning overnight guests
- Reach an agreement concerning use of television, radio, and telephone late at night and during study times
- Each person should have their own personal space
Socializing
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Meet new friends
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Join a fraternity or sorority
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Join a club
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Engage in a sport or athletic activity
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Become a member of a religious organization
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Join the student government
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Become part of a study group
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Visit the student union and/or library
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Volunteer
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Join ROTC
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Use on-campus dining
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Become part of the school newspaper, T.V., or radio station
