This College Senior With A 4.0 GPA Is Sharing Priceless Advice For Freshmen
A college senior named Kiara (@kithegoat1) has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout all her years in college, and she’s sharing some priceless advice on TikTok for incoming freshmen.
Number one: do things on your own time. There will be people who insist that you must start your day at eight or nine in the morning in order to complete all your tasks and do your best work.
Kiara claims that those people are only capable of being productive in the mornings. If that’s not you, don’t sweat it.
“In college, you need to find your moments where you can be productive at any time of the day. So, if that is at 10 PM for you, or that is at 2 AM for you, then that is what works for you,” she stated.
Additionally, when creating your class schedule, keep in mind that Thursdays are considered Fridays in college. If you want to avoid taking a Friday class, consider doing it over the summer.
Number two: be yourself and stay true to who you are. This one may be pretty straightforward, but it is very relevant.
“Don’t try to change yourself. Don’t try to fit in with other people. Just be yourself. You can always try to improve upon yourself, yes, but don’t try to completely change who you are because you’re still figuring out who you are in college, and that’s fine.”
Number three: step outside of your comfort zone and leave your dorm room. Kiara describes how she was miserable during her first year of college because she did not leave her room. She went back home for about two weekends every month.
If you don’t leave your room, it will make it that much harder for you to actually enjoy college. So, get out there and meet new people. You don’t have to do college all by yourself.
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Number four: do your assignments. Some people fail their classes simply because they did not turn in their work. Kiara claims that turning in an assignment on time is the difference between having a 3.0 and a 4.0.
Number five: email your professors. If you are going through something and having difficulty completing your work, communicate that to your professors. Most of the time, they will be understanding and give you more time to finish your assignments.
Number six: keep track of all your assignments for the year because it can be extremely easy to fall behind. Write down each due date on a calendar or in a planner.
Number seven: read the syllabus. The syllabus details what you will need and everything that will be happening throughout the semester.
“It’s going to have every outline for the grade, for the assignment, what the assignment is worth, what you need to do on the assignment. It’s probably going to have it on the syllabus, so just make sure you read that throughout the semester.”
Number eight: withdraw from a class before the midpoint of the semester so that it won’t impact your GPA. If you wait until after the midpoint, you will get a “WF” in the class, which is equivalent to a failing grade.
Number nine: change your major if you need to. There is no shame in changing your major. Almost everyone does it at some point during their college years. Some signs that you should consider changing your major are if you’re experiencing failure despite constant studying, excessive stress, or a lack of interest in the subject.
Number ten: take your pre-requisite classes online if possible. Kiara advises taking in-person courses only if they’re related to your major.
“I say this because if you’re an English major, but you’re taking in-person math classes, it kind of is pointless because you’re giving a lot of your time and energy toward something that has nothing to do with what you actually want to do.”
Number eleven: use all the resources your school has to offer, such as the free counseling services and career development help. All of this is included in your tuition, and since you’re paying for it, you might as well take advantage of it.
Number twelve: take summer classes if you’re struggling financially or just want to get ahead. Typically, students take fifteen credit hours per semester, if not more. It can be overwhelming, so summer classes are a way to alleviate your course load.
Number thirteen: research the professors before enrolling in their classes. Read the reviews to gain an understanding of what it would be like to take their class so you know if you can be successful in it.
And lastly, meet with your advisor every two months, especially in the beginning, to make sure you’re on track for graduation.
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