Useful Tips for University Freshmen

Stepping into university is a moment of great excitement for all students. Whether you are studying in your home city or moving to another city for your studies, this process is accompanied by anxiety as well as excitement.

So, what can you do to make the most of your first weeks at university? You can start by exploring the campus and building a social network. Are these the only things? Of course not. You can find useful tips for the first day of university in this article. Enjoy your reading!

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What Can Beginners Do?

Starting university after high school is very exciting for most students. Although university life can be challenging at first, as you make friends and spend time on campus, you will get used to the environment.

Here are some important tips for university freshmen:

1. Don't Be Afraid to Ask

2. Don't Feel Foreign

3. Do Not Stress

4. Get to Know the Campus

5. Keep up with your studies

6. Say "Hello" to Different Cultures

So, let's get to know them better in the rest of this article. You can listen to our suggestions for a full university life. Let's get started!

1. Don't Be Afraid to Ask

You may have many questions about university life. For this reason, you may prefer to remain reserved. In essence, this is the wrong attitude. Because, first of all, you should remember that you are a new student starting university. Most students shy away from asking questions and isolate themselves. In a way this is normal, but overcoming this fear quickly will help you make new friends and build healthier relationships with the environment.

2. Don't Feel Stranger

As soon as you enter the classroom, instead of sitting alone at the back, you can sit next to your new friends in the front rows. Remember that they are also new at school and feel the same way you do. Instinctively, you may feel lonely when you are in an environment for the first time. At this point, the classroom is the best place to expand your network and make new friends.

3. Don't Stress

For beginners, university life can seem stressful. However, we recommend you to remove the word stress from your life in the first weeks. Be ready to make new friends and get involved in new environments from day one. Stressing may make you want to isolate yourself from society. Remember that you need to avoid stress to be more energetic and happy.

4. Get to Know the Campus

The university campus is a whole new world for all students. There are many places to explore on campus, such as the library, the gym, the café or the study rooms. In the first weeks of university, there are many events organized to help you get to know the campus. You can get to know your school better by participating in these events.

You can visit our SKS page to be informed about our university's on and off-campus events.

5. Do not skip your classes

At the beginning of the semester, the idea of skipping classes may sound tempting. However, this temptation may lead to difficulties in the future. The important thing is to find a balance between your studies and your social life. If you skip your studies when you are at the beginning of the path, it can become a cycle that can be repeated over and over again.

6. Say "Hello" to Different Cultures

If you study at a university with a high number of international students, you may see students from every country. This increases your chances of meeting different cultures. If you are interested in different cultures, do not hesitate to make friends with these people. Moreover, you will not only learn about a new culture, you will also have the opportunity to learn its native language.

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