20 Advises for College Students

Life brings you some unforgettable moments and one such cherish able and delightful experience which I am going to talk about in my article is your college days/life. College days brings you innumerable bittersweet experiences which you can count on all your good as well as bad days.

Youths fantasize and even romanticize college days, but ensure that life isn't fair and that you have to go through some of the most rough situation and make the toughest decisions to make your life a worthy one. Nevertheless, I will not advice to always remember serious and not have fun. College life is awesome and make sure you have all the fun during your college days. From trips and treks to falling in love, to mass bunking and late night dramas. Don't miss out anything.

But, I am going to provide to all my readers some of the best advises which you should follow in order to gain a fruitful experience from your college life.

Here are some life changing hacks and advises which you can follow in order to gain most from college life:

1.   Do not be afraid to try new things, be confident, and step out of your comfort zone. During your college years, you will have the opportunity to develop your personal skills to the fullest extent possible.

2.   Be punctual. Do not delay things and let it become a burden for you which will cause depression and anxiety. Rather plan your things and try to make it exciting by doing it in group or discussing it with your seniors or juniors.

3.   Do not indulge in drugs or alcohol.

4.   Regular exercise should be incorporated into your daily routine. Get up in the morning, breathe some fresh air, and take a 20-minute sunbath.

5.   Don't be afraid to talk to your professors. Most undergraduates don't venture into office hours because they're intimidated or have more exciting things to do. If you make an effort to connect with your professors and discuss things with them, they will appreciate your efforts and believe me it will surely benefit you in your life.

6.   Learn to drive. Do not wait for an opportunity, create one.

7.   Just make sure of one thing that you become financially independent. Even if you are married or living with someone, just take care of your own finances. This will give you freedom and security and will also provide you with confidence to face all the life’s challenges.

8.   Learn to cook. It may not be some fancy dishes but at least learn to cook for your own survival.

9.   Always keep it mind that this is a one time journey so always be grateful to others and appreciate every single thing, be it, your sleepless nights before exams, weird conversations among your friends, late night calls and discussions, mass bunking etc.

10.    Never lose sight of your own roots. The pursuit of love, lust, or friendship should never result in the loss of your own identity and self worth. Become your own best friend.

11.  Never waste your time on parties and bitching. Value your time over every thing and everyone. Chilling once in a while are always welcomed but don’t put your own life and career at stake.

12. Try to get proper sleep. I know you will have some tempting parties or chit chats to be driven into but make sure to manage your sleep schedule. It will enhance your memory power and will give you peace.

13. Always prioritize your tasks. DO NOT make it a habit to submit your assignments late. Try you best to stay organized and not procrastinate your work. This will cause you less stress.

14. Actively participate in activities organised by your college/university. Whether it’s a farewell party or any extra curricular activities, participate in it as this will help you learn many interesting things and will build up your self-esteem.

15.  It's important to keep a healthy lifestyle, eat enough fruits and veggies, drink enough water, sleep well and exercise. Bottom line: Your health is the foundation for everything else, so don’t neglect it.

16.  Make sure you join student clubs and organizations. The benefits of joining a student club or organization go beyond networking and making friends, but also enhancing your resume and getting involved.

17. Set your standards high and live up to it. Strive for excellence. Learn new things, enhance your personality by learning new things. Set your everyday goals and try to achieve it. Make sure you reward yourself each time.

18. Okay now let me tell you about one of most important advice I ever got. Don’t ruin yourself while impressing others. Remember you have a family to feed not a society to impress. Be responsible for your own actions. Never ever look down upon yourself or your family members. Keep your head high and live your life on your own terms.

19.  Avoid chasing people, money, fame, etc. Do not chase people, money, fame etc. Remember that what's meant for you will come to you, just keep up the hard work. It is not advisable to force any relationship be it friendship or love.

20.  Jumping in to rash conclusions with half information is always dangerous. If you are uncertain about something, go through the details, seek out your seniors or even anyone whom you trust if required.

Going to college can be a wonderful and a jaw dropping experience but make sure you follow the advises given by your parents and elders. Make sure you make progress, even it is a slow one.

Remember that:

"People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves."

Do not blindly follow the advise, rather explore yourself and find out what's best for you and work accordingly.

College days are the most significant days of your life, and therefore it is advisable to all the freshers to follow the advises and enjoy it to the fullest!!