5 Things to Do Before Your First Semester At College

There are only a few more weeks left of summer for most college students. This is really sad but also super exciting for me because I'm starting my first year at Florida State University! Even though the semester hasn't started yet, there is still homework to be done before you should even think about moving. But don't worry, nothing on this list is crazy difficult or time-consuming.

Create Your Schedule

My school doesn't allow freshmen to create their schedules until they attend their orientation. Sometimes this can be rushed especially if you have no idea what you want to take. My advise, use your free time in the summer to play around with your schedule to get it perfect instead of watching that entire season of Friends on Netflix in one day. 

Check Your Admissions Status

At FSU there is an "Online Status Check" that has the conditions of your enrollment, as well as a list of documentation the school needs/has. After 3 tries at sending my transcripts, the school still had no record of my high school transcripts. I'm glad I emailed them at the beginning of this mess because it took roughly two months for them to finally get my transcripts. My point to all of this, make sure everything is in line as early as possible so you don't have to stress about it in your first week at school.

Plan, Plan, Plan

As soon as you can, buy an agenda and start creating a system before you get into your classes. When you get your agenda, input every school event you have information for so you don't have to do it when everything is crazy. Next, work out a system that you will understand for your agenda. Whether it's color coding or numbering things, figure it out. Once you get in a habit planning will be second nature to you.

Buy Your Dorm Supplies

I think this one goes without saying, but buy your dorm essentials as early as possible. By starting early, you will beat the back to school crowd and not have to resort to the leftovers. You can actually get what you want!

Put Together a Resume

Chances are, you will either A) need a job or B) want a job in college. While you have time over the summer, put together a job resume. This will make applying for jobs a piece of cake. When you are filling out applications just pull up your resume file on your computer. Having it make early gives you one less to do list item when you are knee deep in assignments.

Do you have anything that you would add to this list? Leave a comment and let me know!