{"id":4636,"date":"2016-06-13T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=4636"},"modified":"2024-04-15T15:13:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T19:13:48","slug":"things-to-do-the-summer-before-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/things-to-do-the-summer-before-college\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Do the Summer Before College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ah, the summer before college. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excited and eager\u00a0to experience\u00a0the “full\u00a0freedom” that is college life,\u00a0yet\u00a0nervous about starting a whole new chapter in life. It’s normal to have mixed feelings. It’s okay if you feel overwhelmed!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incoming college students can take proactive steps during the summer before college to ensure a smooth transition and a successful freshman year. Firstly, familiarizing themselves with the campus and its resources can be immensely helpful. This can include taking virtual or in-person campus tours, locating key buildings such as academic centers, libraries, and student services offices, and familiarizing oneself with campus amenities like dining halls, recreational facilities, and study spaces. Additionally, reaching out to current students, alumni, or mentors for advice and insights can provide valuable tips on navigating campus life and making the most of the college experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, incoming freshmen can use the summer to get organized and prepare academically for the challenges ahead. This can involve reviewing course materials, textbooks, or syllabi for upcoming classes to gain a basic understanding of the subjects. Additionally, considering enrolling in summer bridge programs, orientation sessions, or introductory courses offered by the college can provide a head start and help ease the transition into college-level coursework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, taking care of practical matters such as housing arrangements, financial aid paperwork, and course registration well in advance can help alleviate stress and ensure a smoother start to the semester. By taking proactive steps and investing time in preparation during the summer, incoming college students can set themselves up for a successful freshman year and lay the foundation for a fulfilling college experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve narrowed down the checklist to 10 different ways to take action. For incoming students who don’t know where to start, read on!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do these 10 things this summer to ensure that you get the first button right.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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A Summer Checklist for College Students<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1. Contact your soon-to-be roommate (if you are dorming).<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be spending quite some time with your roommate once school starts, so you might as well get to know them <\/span>before<\/span><\/i> school starts. Honestly, how awkward is it to meet someone for the first time and then sleep in the same room as them that same day? To avoid this awkward situation<\/a>, you should at least <\/span>talk<\/span><\/i> to your roommate before the move-in day<\/a>. The first step could be email (simply introduce yourself), and then maybe after a couple of back and forth you can add them on social media. But <\/span>take caution<\/span>: while social media <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> be a good way to learn about the other person\u2019s interests, hobbies, and lifestyle, it\u2019s never the whole story. So skim, don\u2019t stalk! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of social media\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clean up\/organize your social media accounts.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n