Doing College Like a Champ

Psychology Today | 08.08.2026 06:36
Do you know someone going to college this fall? As a college professor I look forward to seeing fresh, mostly excited and energetic faces at the start of the academic year. I enjoy teaching upper class students as well, but there is something unique about interacting with students who have just started their college career. I've found that some of them are more prepared for the new rhythm of college than others are. There are a lot of great tips to share with students starting college. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the core tips in one place? Lucky you. For your reading and sharing pleasure, here is a curated list of four key suggestions, flavored and spiced with experience and research.