In all the excitement of preparing for heading off to school,
certain items can be lost or forgotten along the way. Arriving to school only to find yourself
without these things might not be the kiss of death for your college career,
but they can put you at a disadvantage when you’re trying to start off on the
right foot. This can make for a little
more aggravation and distraction during a time when you want to be focused on
starting your college career.
Campus Map/Schedule
A campus map can be more valuable than you might
imagine. Even on a smaller campus,
getting the layout of the campus itself, and where your classes are located on
that campus, can take some time. Having
a map can save you time wandering about aimlessly or having to stop and asked
for directions.
And until you get your schedule down and where your classes
are located, it can be a good idea to carry a print out of your class schedule
along with you as well. Since you likely
won’t be attending your classes on a daily basis, instead having them spaced
out on a Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday type schedule, it might
take longer to make them a part of your routine. Carrying your class schedule with you, tucked
safely away in something you regularly take with you to campus, can help
protect against brain freezes when you just can’t seem to remember which class
comes after Psych. 101 or where it was located.
Student ID
A student ID can be a valuable item to have with you for a
number of reasons when you hit campus. From
swiping it for treats at campus food services, to getting discounts at movies
or venues on campus or around town and gaining entry to various student
facilities, your student ID can be your ticket to a variety of options and
discounts aimed directly at students.
Credit Cards/Banking
Information
While your tuition and possibly room and board might be
prepaid through your particular educational institution, this doesn’t mean you
still might not need credit cards, a checking account and a little spending
cash. Arriving to school only to find
you have no way to pay for incidentals such as books, extra student fees,
supplies, and miscellaneous items such as toiletries, food, and entertainment,
could put you in a bit of a bind.
Having your financial information with you and available when
arriving to campus can help you set up a bank account, move money between home
accounts and your campus location or whatever might make managing the financial
aspects of your student life a little easier.
Computer
These days, having a computer at school is almost a
necessity. While you’re likely to find
computer labs on campus, having your own personal computer or laptop came make
writing reports, doing research, maintaining contacts with professors,
classmates, friends and family much simpler.
You might also find that many of your classes will put assignments,
notes, syllabi, and grades up online, and having access to such items at a
moment’s notice when in your dorm room, apartment or out and about on campus by
way of a laptop, can be quite convenient.
Cell Phone/Call Book
A cell phone can be a useful tool while at school. Not only can you contact friends and family
this way, but you may have access to the Internet and a variety of applications
that could be useful in your studies.
And while a cell phone can make life easier, it may not be a bad idea to
keep a written record of your contacts and their numbers in the event that you
lose or misplace a phone or its memory is somehow wiped out, costing you time
and effort to replace your lost information.
BIO
This article was written by Todd Garner for the
team at All American Colleges
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes
only. The author is not an educational
professional or academic advisor. Any
action taken by the reader due to the information provided in this article is
solely at the reader’s discretion.
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