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Back to school tips: what to do on your first day in class

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Long summer holidays contribute to the fact that most students completely forget about studies and try to get the maximum pleasure from a well-deserved rest. But it is worth remembering that in September you will return to routine learning activities. Therefore, in August, you should prepare yourself for the upcoming classes.

To avoid long-term adaptation, it is important to take care of the material, moral and psychological aspects. Let’s consider some helpful tips for going back to school.

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Useful shopping

Traditionally, before the new educational year starts, students and pupils of schools visit local shops and fairs in order to purchase the necessary clothes and accessories. The very trip to the store creates a positive attitude towards studies. Young people choose pens, notebooks and other items with special care. At home, they look again at the purchases and leave them in the closet until the day when all these things may be used with pleasure.

Important back to school advice for students is to pay special attention to a bag which should be comfortable and capacious. It is not necessary to buy a business briefcase, but a small modern backpack may help any guy or girl. The main advantage of a backpack is the way it distributes weight on your shoulders, leaving your hands free. Young people can't do without a computer. It's good if the old one functions normally, but if it does not suit the needs of your new classes, buy a new one beforehand. Most of the work in universities is carried out using electronic media and the Internet. Therefore, it is important to choose the fastest and most economical Internet provider tariff.

Set a new regime

Summer is a time of night parties. With the onset of September, the rhythm of life changes sharply. Students have to get up early, study during the day, do extra work, and perform various tasks. The body must function actively. Prepare it in advance for the upcoming workloads.

One of the important student tips is to establish a new regime in the middle of August. You will create favorable conditions for a smooth transition from one physical state to another, more strict one.

In addition, a student needs to strengthen his health, support immunity, so that nothing distracts him from educational activities. Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially those which have positive effect on brain work. Every young man or girl needs a clear head which is ready to perceive new knowledge easily.

Intellectual training

It is important to restore in memory the knowledge that was obtained in the past. As a rule, students are lazy when it comes to rereading old notes. However, such practice creates a favorable mood for the learning of new concepts and terms.

Establish good relationships with teachers

When you finally come to the university in September, it’s needed to behave in such a way as to enjoy the favor of teachers throughout the year. Important first day of school advice is to “make friends” with your mentors.

Reputation

It is almost impossible to fix a bad reputation. Having misused the teacher's attitude once, you can hardly return the previous level of trust. Professors like to discuss the achievements and mischiefs of students. A quarrel with one of them threatens general dislike that may have a bad effect on marks and your psychological mood.

An excellent base for a good student reputation is responsibility, punctuality, attendance of lectures and active participation in the life of the university. Always fulfill the tasks of your teachers in time. If you need homework help, websites for college students are an excellent solution to many problems.

Respect

Be friendly when communicating with teachers. Rudeness is inappropriate here. Of course sometimes the mentor may be wrong, but the fight for justice can only aggravate your conflict and echo through the future semesters.

Not all teachers respect students, some humiliate them, taking out of psychological balance. Try not to react. Remember that university is a school of life where you will get a valuable experience, and dealing with troubled people is a part of it.

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Self-confidence

Always be sure of yourself: on exams, during answers at lessons and when communicating with a teacher. You are a student, but not a kid anymore. There should be no place for embarrassment and modesty in your life. Learn not to be afraid of verbal answers. Use all opportunities to form the new behavior model: performances on stage, in front of the audience, at scientific conferences, etc. Teachers will appreciate and remember your merits.

Relations in the student group

Among your classmates may be those people who can become the most reliable, close and understanding friends. In addition, university mates are your possible future employers, colleagues, customers, competitors and people who simply might be useful. Therefore, the importance of the acquaintance and establishing relations with classmates at first school day can't be overestimated.

Equality

Do not put yourself above others. Be friendly to classmates even if it's a forced communication. While you have not figured out who will be your friend, who should be avoided, who is simply unpleasant to you, do not open your heart to everyone. Usually friends find each other in the process of communication, joint training, and recreation. So do not trust the first impression, it is often deceptive.

Competition

The spirit of competition is inherent to most student groups. Especially it is noticeable among students fighting for an increased scholarship. Always remain a human, do not lead the race for high marks to the absurd. Upstarts are not favored in the student groups. Be diligent and responsible, but do not go to extremes.

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Fortitude of the spirit

Do not pay attention to groundless criticism, gossip, unpleasant jokes, etc. Laugh together with everyone if it is possible. Do not show to the people around your weaknesses and topics that hurt you. Even friends can offence you accidentally or because of resentment.

Now you know how to prepare for the new educational year and show yourself best during the first day in class. We wish you pleasant and easy studies!

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