Common College Mistakes Part 2

In regards to college mistakes and college courses, taking degree specific courses too early can get you off track. Take general education classes first because your ideal major may not be what you initially intended. If you focus on one set of classes each semester then decide to major in something completely opposite you’re going to spend more time than necessary in college.

Next: skipping class. Yes, everyone does it from time to time, like on the day of a big game or before spring break. My advice here is to NOT skip classes in college. Trust me. Two skipped classes a semester, to me, once seemed like nothing, but it is always in your best interest to show up every time, even when the professor is expecting poor attendance from the class. It won’t kill you.

Lastly, and this ties in with skipping class, the biggest mistake one can make is to party too much. Nowadays, that term falls under a broad heading, so let’s get specific. Don’t get addicted to video games and make them a priority. Don’t go to parties during the week or near test dates (Thursday night will be okay without you). It’s never a good idea to get drunk or experiment with drugs, despite the fact it’s always expected at college. It’s not the most intelligent of things to do and most of the stories I’ve heard (and lived) it’s always in excess and leads to the statement, “I don’t even remember last night.” Why participate in something when you’ll never remember what happened anyway? It doesn’t make for a good story.

It sounds like I’ve taken all the fun out of college but there are endless things to do aside from the stereotypical college pastimes. All you need do is look and you will find them.