{"id":2628,"date":"2016-08-31T19:45:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T19:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=2628"},"modified":"2018-01-08T16:29:03","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T16:29:03","slug":"transition-into-college-life-with-ease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/transition-into-college-life-with-ease\/","title":{"rendered":"Transition Into College Life With Ease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Transitioning to college can be pretty tough. The homework is harder, the professors are intimidating and your parents aren\u2019t around; things you originally took for granted become responsibilities and commitments, and before you know it, you\u2019re curled up in the fetal position waiting for it to end. But, don\u2019t worry! Here are some tips to make that transition a little easier and keep yourself sane:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Prioritize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2628 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/prioritize.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"prioritize\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/prioritize.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/prioritize-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>College is a whole lot different than high school. For one thing, it\u2019s now your responsibility to get to class each day, so it can be very tempting to simply stay in bed. Homework is also different, often being more complex and time consuming. The easiest way to stay ahead of this is to do your work, and do it as soon as you can. The earlier you get things done, the earlier you can move on the next piece, and before you know it you\u2019ll have all your work done and can finally relax. If you find yourself with multiple assignments, prioritize things that are due earlier and things that can be completely quickly over the longer homework. This way, once you get to the big paper, you can put all of your focus on that instead of having to split your attention multiple ways. Just make sure to get to your classes so you\u2019re not missing anything important.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Talk to your parents \u2013 but not about school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-2628 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/woman-791874_960_720.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"woman talking on phone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/woman-791874_960_720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/woman-791874_960_720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/woman-791874_960_720-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Here\u2019s something that may be a bit controversial. I\u2019ve heard from plenty of people that talking to your parents is a bad thing to do in college, as it keeps you dependent and all that jazz. I disagree, but with one caveat. Talking to your family is important, and keeping in touch can make the transition to life on your own a lot easier. One of the best things you can do is find something to talk with them about that isn\u2019t school or money related. I, for one, talk to my father almost daily about films and comic books, and once the fall TV season starts, we find shows to watch and discuss weekly. Being friends with your parents can be a real benefit to being on your own, and when you\u2019re having some trouble, chances are they went through the same thing and can provide you with some guidance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Turn your professors into friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-2628 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/34117986801_32c2292318_b.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"professors as your friends\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/34117986801_32c2292318_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/34117986801_32c2292318_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/34117986801_32c2292318_b-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Every professor has some kind of office hour period during the week, which can be easily found on a class\u2019s syllabus. These are times where you can go and talk to them about classwork, problems you\u2019re having, questions, etc. But that\u2019s not all. Professors are people, too, and many of them have similar interests to you. Talking to professors about things that aren\u2019t strictly classwork is a great way to start a more personal relationship, which can really help in the long run. For one, they start to understand more of who you are as a person and how you work, so their criticism becomes more individualized. Second, when it\u2019s time to get an internship or start job hunting, having professors who know you personally and can give recommendations is always a plus. Most importantly, though, keeping in contact with professors can help keep you focused on your class and make sure your work is the best it can be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Eat, sleep and chill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-2628 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/cat-2788060_960_720.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"cat nap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/cat-2788060_960_720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/cat-2788060_960_720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/cat-2788060_960_720-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Homework is important, and keeping your grades up is obviously a priority. That said, you should always make sure to take care of yourself, socially and mentally. Always eat your meals regularly, and try to stay away from constant junk food (which can be way too easy to depend on in college.) Sleeping 6-8 hours is a must, and while you can do with less every once in a while, sleeping well will keep you focused and ready for the days ahead. Most importantly, you need to make sure to step back and just chill from time to time. Our brains aren\u2019t machines, and they need breaks. So take some time every day to just relax and enjoy life for a moment, and let the worries just fade away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transitioning to college can be pretty tough. The homework is harder, the professors are intimidating and your parents aren\u2019t around; things you originally took for granted become responsibilities and commitments, and before you know it, you\u2019re curled up in the fetal position waiting for it to end. 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