5 Things I've learned Sophomore Year of College
Hey, guys! It's so crazy to believe that I am finished with my sophomore year of college. It feels like it has flown by so quickly. Anyway, here are some things I've learned in my 2nd year of college. Enjoy!
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1. You can (and will) get through those awful core classes--For me, I had to take Chemistry I and II which I found quite dreadful. But, I did the best that I could and worked hard and I passed both courses. Just remember that this is a chance to challenge yourself and maybe learn something new that you didn't before even if you think what you are learning is boring or irrelevant to your major.
2. Have quick access to your student ID when on campus--I always hate having to dig through my backpack to find my wallet and pull out my ID for things like getting lunch, buying textbooks, or showing my ID for exams or even campus events. It is a pain to have to rummage through to find that ID card especially in a long line or a crowd of people. For me, I finally found a phone case from Target that has a cardholder so I now use that to hold my ID card and it has made the process of showing my ID a lot smoother. Sadly, I do not think Target carries this case anymore but I am sure other stores have something similar.
3. Find shortcuts around campus to make your walk shorter--My first semester of sophomore year I transferred to a new and much larger university. Now while I had been on campus a handful of times and knew a few buildings around campus, I had no idea where I was going. Before classes started I walked around campus to try to figure out where my classes were and the best route to get there. Well, as much as I tried to plan everything out, I still ended up getting lost a lot my first month on campus. That was the worst because I felt like a first-semester freshman despite being a sophomore. I guess that's just a little bit of a transfer student problem. Anyway, after a while I got the hang out of it and by my second semester at this university, I felt a lot more confident in my knowledge of how to get around. Just know it's okay to not know where you are going as long as you figure it out. My best advice for not looking like you are lost it to follow people around you and try to scope out the area as you are walking to see where other people are walking to find the best route.
4. Make the most of any breaks you have in-between classes--This past semester I had a 2-hour gap in between my classes. So, in that break, I would head to the library to study and enjoy a mid-morning snack. I got into that routine and it was very productive and beneficial. I recommend finding a quiet and distraction-free area such to use as your study area during your break.
5. Join an organization that focuses on something you care about--For me, I joined an organization related to major in hopes of learning more about my future career and meeting others with similar interests. I now feel like I belong a bit more and am able to know more people within my major too. Getting involved is very important especially on a larger campus like mine. It might be scary at first having so many people around you, but I promise once you get involved it will seem a little smaller having familiar faces around you.
PS: Be sure to follow me by hitting the follow button so you don't miss any of my posts!
1. You can (and will) get through those awful core classes--For me, I had to take Chemistry I and II which I found quite dreadful. But, I did the best that I could and worked hard and I passed both courses. Just remember that this is a chance to challenge yourself and maybe learn something new that you didn't before even if you think what you are learning is boring or irrelevant to your major.
2. Have quick access to your student ID when on campus--I always hate having to dig through my backpack to find my wallet and pull out my ID for things like getting lunch, buying textbooks, or showing my ID for exams or even campus events. It is a pain to have to rummage through to find that ID card especially in a long line or a crowd of people. For me, I finally found a phone case from Target that has a cardholder so I now use that to hold my ID card and it has made the process of showing my ID a lot smoother. Sadly, I do not think Target carries this case anymore but I am sure other stores have something similar.
3. Find shortcuts around campus to make your walk shorter--My first semester of sophomore year I transferred to a new and much larger university. Now while I had been on campus a handful of times and knew a few buildings around campus, I had no idea where I was going. Before classes started I walked around campus to try to figure out where my classes were and the best route to get there. Well, as much as I tried to plan everything out, I still ended up getting lost a lot my first month on campus. That was the worst because I felt like a first-semester freshman despite being a sophomore. I guess that's just a little bit of a transfer student problem. Anyway, after a while I got the hang out of it and by my second semester at this university, I felt a lot more confident in my knowledge of how to get around. Just know it's okay to not know where you are going as long as you figure it out. My best advice for not looking like you are lost it to follow people around you and try to scope out the area as you are walking to see where other people are walking to find the best route.
4. Make the most of any breaks you have in-between classes--This past semester I had a 2-hour gap in between my classes. So, in that break, I would head to the library to study and enjoy a mid-morning snack. I got into that routine and it was very productive and beneficial. I recommend finding a quiet and distraction-free area such to use as your study area during your break.
5. Join an organization that focuses on something you care about--For me, I joined an organization related to major in hopes of learning more about my future career and meeting others with similar interests. I now feel like I belong a bit more and am able to know more people within my major too. Getting involved is very important especially on a larger campus like mine. It might be scary at first having so many people around you, but I promise once you get involved it will seem a little smaller having familiar faces around you.
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