Introduction
Today’s university students are more prepared than ever before. This doesn’t mean that they have all the knowledge and experience needed to survive their first year, but it does mean that an increasing number of them know what they need to do to be ready. This guide will help you understand your needs as a new university student, including some basic survival tools and clothes, how to cook simple meals in your room or dormitory kitchenette, where to find other students with similar interests (with whom you can make friends), how to prepare yourself for exams by training yourself on important skills (such as time management) - everything you need to know!
Know
the Clothes and Accessories that You Need
You will be wearing clothes every
day—to class, to the library, to the gym. You may even have a retail job on
campus or off-campus which means you will be wearing a uniform. This can be a
cost-effective way to dress because your clothing is provided (though in most
cases it's not free).
- Know what the weather is like and plan accordingly. If
it's cold outside and you live somewhere with four seasons where one of
those seasons is winter, pack warm clothes!
- Clothing needs should be functional as well as stylish:
comfortable shoes are essential when walking around campus all day;
sweatpants are great for stretching out after working out; jeans will come
in handy for a casual Friday at work or for running errands on your day off;
button down shirts look professional if you're interviewing for
internships or jobs; cardigans are perfect for layering under heavy coats
during the winter months...the list goes on!
- Clothing should also be appropriate for whatever setting
you'll find yourself in at university: if there isn't an official dress
code at your school (see below), stick with what is expected by common
sense while still being true to who YOU are as an individual person! Don't
feel pressured into following trends just because everyone else does; wear
what makes YOU happy instead of trying desperately not become part of one
giant herd mentality - this applies both inside AND outside classrooms too
:)
Get
a Good Toolbox and Basic Survival Tools
- Get a Good Toolbox
You'll be amazed at how many things
you can do with a toolbox. You will definitely need it, so get one as soon as
possible. There is no point in buying cheap tools that are not suitable for
your intended use - buy what you need and then some. Your toolbox should
contain:
- Tape measure (or ruler)
- Hammer and nails or screwdriver with bits
- Pliers (needle nose for precision work, regular for
everyday tasks)
- Screwdriver set/screwdriver bit holder (for small
screws)
- Level (to make sure everything goes together properly)
Hammer (for pounding nails) Tape
measure (to measure things) Nail set (for removing or setting nails in their
place) Pliers (needle nose for precision work, regular for everyday tasks)
Screwdrivers (various sizes and styles)
Know
How to Cook the Most Basic Meals
The most important thing to know
when cooking for yourself is how to cook the most basic meals. Even if you are
living in a dorm, it’s very likely that you will cook your own food at least
some of the time.
Here are some basic recipes for
meals:
- One person: grilled cheese sandwich, macaroni, and
cheese, spaghetti with meatballs (or just plain spaghetti), tuna noodle
casserole (recipe below).
- Two people: grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup
(recipe below), baked chicken breasts with green beans and mashed potatoes
or rice pilaf (*see note), tacos (*see note).
- Four people: grilled chicken breasts (with spices) over
rice pilaf (*see note) with green beans or broccoli on the side; taco
salad bowls; chicken enchiladas (*see note). *Tacos can be made using
pre-made tortillas in place of making your own tortilla dough. Enchiladas
can also be made using pre-made tortillas but they must be assembled using
corn tortillas instead of flour ones because they do not hold up as well
when baking.* The best way to prepare these meals is by making them
ahead of time so all you have to do is put them into ovens or microwaves
when ready!
Find
the Right Roommates for You
It is important to choose the right
roommates for you. It can be hard to tell if someone will work out as a
roommate before moving in with them, but you can use the following tips to help
you make the best decision possible:
- Make sure your roommates are easy to get along with.
This is important because if they're not easy to get along with then your
time at university could be very stressful and unpleasant. When choosing
your dorm mates, look for open-minded and friendly people. You'll
want someone who won't judge you based on things like race or
religion—otherwise known as "prejudice". Prejudice can lead one
person in the room to feel uncomfortable which makes it difficult for them
(and their study habits) to function properly! If any of their family members
have ties with white supremacists, then this should be considered before
selecting them. However, there may still be some exceptions
depending on how often contact occurs between these two parties...
- Make sure that your roommates trust each other enough
not only just around each other but also when no one else is around too!
Trustworthiness plays an important role in forming healthy relationships
among residents so keep this factor at heart when making decisions about
who gets accepted into housing: remember that everyone deserves privacy
sometimes because they don't necessarily need constant surveillance 24
hours per day seven days straight nonstop 365 days annually without
stopping even once throughout their entire lives until death do them
part...(this goes double since 1984).
Know
the Students’ Community Around Campus
- Don't be afraid to leave the house.
- If you need help, know where you can find it.
- How to make friends and how to make sure you have enough
friends. This is important because it's nice having people around who
share your interests and who understand what university life is like (and
also study!).
- You'll want to get involved in clubs or activities that
interest you—not just for fun but for their academic benefits too! It's
good for your CV when applying for jobs later on down the line, especially
if those clubs give out awards or honorable mentions which look great on
your resume. It's also good practice for public speaking and networking skills
(which are becoming increasingly important as society becomes more
technologically advanced).
- Make sure that you're prepared academically by doing
some reading over summer break so that once classes start again in
September, there won't be any surprises!
Do you just want to have fun and party all the time? Or are you
more interested in getting a degree and pursuing a career after graduation? If
so, then make sure that your course schedule reflects this—don't take an
introductory philosophy class if you're planning on becoming an engineer!
Train
Yourself on Important University Skills
There are some skills you should
have developed before entering university. The key to success in university is
learning how to prepare for the "unknown." In other words, you're
about to enter a world where there are no rules and things don't always go as
expected.
Some of these important skills
include:
- Laundry: You should know how to do laundry if you don't
want your roommates or parents doing it. This can be a challenge
in itself because different laundromats have different machines that
require their own specific methods of washing clothes (e.g., hot water
versus cold water).
- Cooking: It's nice if everyone knows how to cook but
many people don't bother with cooking because they can just go out instead
when they get hungry at night (or any time really). However, cooking takes
up less money than going out every night and also saves time since cooking
only takes 15 minutes whereas going out takes longer than that just
because finding parking takes time too! Plus, there's nothing like coming
home after class on Thursday afternoon and having something warm waiting
for us instead of cold leftovers from last weekend's BBQ... which brings
me to another good point.
Know
how to take care of yourself.
You've been living at home for a
while now, so you know how to take care of yourself. But now that you've
entered university, you'll need to know how to make sure your health and
finances are in good shape.
Taking care of
yourself:
- Learn how to cook yourself a simple meal and wash your
clothes
- Learn how clean your room and pay your bills (if
applicable)
- Budget out what money you have for spending money each
week or month - this can help prevent any unnecessary spending that could
lead to debt later on down the road
Conclusion
I hope this guide has helped you get
a sense of what it’s like to go to university and what to expect when preparing
for your first year. It can be daunting, but the key is always to keep an open
mind, be prepared for anything, and remember that there are people out there
who will support you through thick and thin!
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