Get It Right: Pitfalls To Avoid Your First Year Of College
Not using your resources
College is packed full of resources. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Chances are your college has a tutoring center, a career center, academic advisors, financial aid counselors, and even mentors. Not taking advantage of the resources available to you can result in some damaging and costly mistakes. There’s a lot to do and learn your first year, take a day or two to visit each of the resource offices on your campus and see how you can utilize their services. You may find out about new scholarships, get help with that tough paper, or even find a mentor to guide you through the next few years.