This document provides tips on how to succeed at the University at Albany. It advises students to not stress out by staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Students should have a plan for their classes by organizing assignments and introducing themselves to professors. The document also recommends using school resources like MyUAlbany and advisors. Students are encouraged to look for opportunities to get and provide help through tutoring and community service. Networking and setting goals are also presented as important factors for success. Overall, the tips aim to help students have a fun and productive college experience that prepares them for their career.
3. No Need to Worry!
We’re here to coach you on the
DO’s and DON’Ts while trying to
succeed here at UAlbany. We’re
ready to help you get to this!
4. Don’t Stress Out!
-Keep in mind you will be in a new environment can be a huge cause
-Key is to stay relax
-Don’t stay in your room all day
-Find those fun spots around campus to get your mind off things
-Staying fit can help the body in tremendous ways so stay active by going on
walks or to workout, also have good nutrition as well
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6. Do Have a Plan For Your Classes
Have a plan!
- Have a planner and have each class assignments written down
- Also organize Events and Activities you may have coming up
- Always introduce yourself to your professors and don’t be afraid or shy to ask
for help, because they are here to help you.
- Time manage all assignments don't wait last minute to complete them get on
top of them as soon as possible.
- Sitting in the front of the class keeps you from getting distracted easily.
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8. Don’t Forget to Use Your School Resources
MyUAlbany
- This online platform is where you will be able to access any class work, make
class schedules, see what's going with Campus life
Advisors
- Advisors are you main communication through your college experience
regarding any academic questions you may have
- If your advisor isn’t available right away and need a question answered ASAP
there are other advisor ready to help
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10. Do Look For Opportunities to Give and Get Help!
Tutoring
- Tutoring is offered for any subject or course you may be taking
-They are here to help you with course material that you may be struggling with
EngageUALBANY
- If your ever bored or have no plans you more than free to check out any
community service activities to help give a hand
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12. Do Find Ways to Network!
- College is the place where you meet many new people
- Finding connections can be a key part for your future
- The faster you start the easier it will be in the long run
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14. Set and Achieve Your Goals!
- Goals for yourself are extremely important
- Set a few goals for yourself each semester
- Having goals keep you pushing yourself to be the best that you can be
- If you don’t reach them just look back at what had caused you to may have
missed it
15. No Matter What, You Got this!
It is a big privilege to attend a University.
- So don’t find yourself in the wrong boat
- Do surround yourself with the right crowds
- Don’t slack on grades or your grades or classes
16. To become successful in college you must put yourself out
there and be vulnerable. College is meant to be a fun place for
learning skills and knowledge that will prepare you for the big
world. These tips will help you be that successful person as
well as create a great college experience.