Do’s and Don’ts of College: First Year Edition
Graduating from high school and starting college is a big step! It comes with a lot of freedom, responsibility, and adjustment all at once. During your first year at Le Moyne, you鈥檒l be balancing classes, friendships, involvement, and new routines while learning what works best for you. These simple do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s helped me feel more organized, connected, and confident as I settled into life on The Heights.
“As students, it鈥檚 easy to get caught up in assignments, deadlines, and routines. But some of the best parts of college happen outside the classroom too through clubs, campus events, late-night conversations, and the people you meet along the way.”
DO: Make good use of your time.
Managing your time effectively can be a challenge. It can be difficult to balance upcoming assignments, deadlines, studying, spending time with friends, and participating in extracurricular activities. Even though you have more freedom, it is critical to plan your time wisely because you can easily fall behind in your studies and even create space for procrastination. Find out what works best for you in terms of time management to help ease your transition. Whether you use a physical or digital planner, breaking down the tasks you need to complete each day into manageable chunks will help you have a successful year!
DONT: Overschedule yourself.
As a college student, you will realize that your time is valuable. Try not to get so distracted by other things that you neglect your studies. And remember that overscheduling can be exhausting and difficult to keep up. No one is going to tell you what to do or how to schedule your time, so make the best choices you can.
DO: Make use of campus resources.
One of the biggest strengths of Le Moyne is that support is built into everyday student life. Whether you need tutoring, career advice, wellness support, or help adjusting academically, there are people ready to help you navigate challenges and feel confident throughout your first year.聽You are never alone — reach out if you need help, Le Moyne is here for you!
DONT: Isolate yourself!
Trust me, it’s easy to get lost in the new day to day of college. But this time is also about branching out and meeting new people. Join聽student organizations on campus participate in activities hosted by the LSPB (Le Moyne Student Planning Board) such as BINGO, Trivia Night, and planned field trips. Take advantage of all of the opportunities available on campus; they are designed to help you ENJOY and DESTRESS!
Set Yourself Up for Success on The Heights
Make Yourself at Home
Starting strong begins with feeling comfortable, connected, and confident in your new space. Our students have even more advice to help!
