First day at the university. A few tips. Tips for students: how to survive the first year of university. First day at university, how to behave.

In the life of every student there was such an exciting moment as the first day at the university! This is true important point in everyone's life. As a rule, something can happen on this day that will radically change your life, and in most cases - for the better! We were interested to find out from the students of our university what significant happened to them, and what trace this day left in their memory. That's why we conducted a survey, the results of which you can read right now!

The survey is taking place as part of the competition “The most interesting story of the first day”, following the results of which the winner will become a participant in the “StudentLife in Persons” section. Friends, let's start voting! We are waiting for your letters with the name of the participant who, in your opinion, told us the most interesting story of his first student day to the email address Lets_speak@ mail.ru.

Irina Loshadkina, Faculty of Economics and Management, 3rd year

“On my first day at the university, nothing remarkable happened. The first of September was very interesting, there were a lot of new faces. The teachers gave us great parting words. Our newly formed group gathered in the dean's office. We were all very different, and, in fact, we remained that way.

Marat Kabdirov

— I remember my first day at the university quite well. It started with the fact that when I entered the university, I saw a familiar girl standing to the side. I approached her, we started talking and it turned out that she would study in the same group as me. I also learned that the first couple in my life would be “Roman Law”. This subject was taught by a very extraordinary teacher who told interesting stories. At first it was hard for me to sit for an hour and a half. I didn't meet many people on my first day at university and felt a little uncomfortable. But he quickly disappeared.

Anastasia Sazonova, Faculty of History and Law, 3rd year

— First day at the university... how long ago it was! That day I got up very early, because by eight in the morning I had to be at the ceremonial ceremony at the university on the occasion of the beginning of a new academic year. No longer at school, but at university. I am very punctual and it so happened that I arrived earlier than expected. The square in front of the university was just being prepared for the celebration. I had to sit on a bench for about half an hour. I looked for familiar faces in the crowd of freshmen arriving at the assembly line. Finally, the lineup began. It was very interesting, everything was so unusual and new for me! The rector welcomed us and wished us good luck. Then we went to our department floor, to the conference room, where we were given our student cards. I was very happy. They gave it to me first! I felt like a real student. Then I didn’t yet understand that I would become one only after the first session. We chose the headman, the group organizer, the trade union organizer and, happy, went to the schedule. Without understanding what was written in it and what classes we would have tomorrow, I went home. That's how the first day went!

Yulia Khalanskaya, Faculty of History and Law, 2nd year

“Memories of this day are rather sketchy. I clearly remember the conference room in which strangers were sitting at that time. I remember this joyful anticipation when you look into the crowd and wonder which of them you will study with. After the event, we met our curator in the conference room. And, probably, the most vivid thing that remains in my memory is the games that the senior students organized for us. It was great! The feeling of unity has not left us to this day.

Victoria Khmeleva, Faculty of Natural Geography, 2nd year

— On the first day at the university I saw my love for the first time! and I IMMEDIATELY realized that we would be together!

Yulia Borisenko, Institute foreign languages, 4th year

“I always dreamed of entering our university, and when it happened, I was overly happy. Especially in the first days and the entire first year, I went to the Voronezh State Pedagogical University (at that time), as if on a holiday. I remember how worried I was that I would meet new people in my group, although out of eight people I already knew three of them very well from studying in college.

Evgeniy Budanov, Institute of Foreign Languages, 3rd year

— My first day at the university... 2.5 years have passed, but it seems like an eternity. Spacious halls and long corridors, high ceilings and security who stubbornly refuse to understand that I’m already studying here, but they haven’t given me my student ID yet. Then the first meeting, somewhere on the eighth floor, with the dean of the faculty, the incomparable Lyudmila Anatolyevna Milovanova. Everything was new then. And the dean’s joke with the bell during the meeting, which, as it turned out later, is repeated annually at every freshman meeting. The student's certificate was issued, and the first disappointment was from the photo that was pasted there. And then - the distribution into groups with the ambiguous abbreviation AI, which always reminded me of the octane index, the more honorable it was to know the number 112. You won’t find this at gas stations. And, of course, getting to know my fellow students. Many of them will forever remain in my heart, and I hope they will find a place in my life after graduation. A lot has happened over these 2.5 years, but I remember my first day as if it were now.

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Elena Surzhina, Artyom Rumyantsev

Communicate constantly. One thing you'll learn at university, if you haven't already, is that friends don't necessarily just happen. Interact with people, talk, ask questions. Do this within reason, of course. If people are interested in you, they will be interested in you. The best time to start this is during Freshers' Week, when everyone is in the same boat and actively looking for people to be friends with.

Chat with your flatmates. This doesn't mean you have to be best friends with them, but keep in mind that you are together almost 24/7 and share a kitchen/common wall. Bad relationship your flatmates bring your entire apartment down, so do your best, even if you don't like them very much, to include yourself and them in activities such as walking, shopping, gym, etc. There will be times when you will be angry at one of your flatmates for drinking your milk, or another for not cleaning your bowl after use, but being on good terms can be helpful.

Don't allow yourself to spend all your money while walking. You are a university student, of course you want to go out! But keep in mind that finances are a factor and bars are here to stay. No matter how cheap campus drinks may seem, when you add up all these purchases, you run the risk of falling into debt, or perhaps being unable to afford essential purchases such as groceries and bills. Drinking may be a famous student pastime, but be aware of other recreational options available to you, e.g. gym, societies and club meetings.

Hide food and dishes away. This may seem a little extreme, but in my experience it's for the best. Just remember that most of the time your flatmates won't take food maliciously, only when the milk has just run out and they decide to drink some of yours, or someone came home very hungover and ate your mom's delicious lasagne, taking from refrigerator. Many universities have anticipated this problem and cabinets come with lock holes on the doors. By blocking your food and utensils, you will save food, money, time, energy, and washing up.

Develop a smart strategy for coping with stress. Most people who were planning to go to university fall into three categories: 1) they can't wait to get away from their parents, 2) they are afraid to leave the comfort of their own home, and 3) they are nervous and anxious. These are all completely normal and acceptable feelings. You'll likely feel homesick from time to time, especially if something negative happens, such as stress from too much work, a fight with a friend, or worries about money. Remember that your parents will be thinking about you, and will be more than happy to talk to you if you need help or advice. Some may find that regular calls/visits at home are therapeutic in helping them cope with separation, while others may find that limited contact stops them from thinking about home. Formulate a smart strategy that works for you and helps you stay productive and happy. First of all, make sure you are busy.

Don't leave all your work to the last minute. This may seem very tempting as you will have long deadlines, sometimes a couple of months, as well as an extended holiday length (also sometimes a month), but the deadline will soon start to approach quickly. A very useful strategy, although a bit boring, is to do the job as soon as you get it, or as soon as possible after that. This way, the notes are still fresh in your mind, and you'll have more time to play after finishing work, and won't have to worry about that essay you should have started a week ago.

Don't be nocturnal. It's also very tempting because you won't have a parent nagging you about going to bed at a reasonable hour. By any means you have to adjust your own sleep, but getting to the stage where you go to bed at 6 am and wake up at 4 pm is too ridiculous. University is fun but difficult; give your body everything else it needs and the rest will follow.

Don't be afraid to raise a question or ask for help. University is very different from school and college. Learning styles are different, the work is harder, and you are expected to develop your own way of learning. In fact, you will learn much more on your own than with a teacher. The teachers understand that it takes time and patience to adjust to this state of affairs, so if you don't understand something, ask them. It won't make you look stupid in their eyes as if you weren't listening, in fact, you'll be smarter because... You will know exactly what is expected of you and how to do it, unlike a classmate who decided to fall asleep during the lecture rather than follow it.

Living in a dorm has a certain flavor that will make your student years unforgettable. Well, you can easily overcome the difficulties that you will definitely have to face if you carefully read this article. Today we will tell you how to adapt to new living conditions and give you some universal tips that will help you quickly get used to your new student status.

The first time after admission to college Yesterday's schoolchildren are jumping for joy. But as the first of September approaches, they begin to feel anxious. After all, a university is not a school, and parents are not summoned for poor performance, but simply expelled. Young people are also frightened by the upcoming “saturation” of the films. It seems that they will have to spend all their days and nights at the institute.

And if you can somehow cope with the intensity of your study schedule (well, in fact, there were also busy days at school, when you only had to sleep a couple of hours a day), then many first-year students perceive moving to an unfamiliar city and the prospect of living in a dormitory with horror. However, do not rush to panic. Living in a dorm has a certain flavor that will make your student years unforgettable.

Well, you can easily overcome the difficulties that you will definitely have to face if you carefully read this article. Today we will tell you how to adapt to new living conditions and give you some universal tips that will help you quickly get used to your new student status.

What a freshman needs to know

Let's start with a few universal tips that will help you live first year university with minimal losses.

Well now, let's talk about life in a student dormitory.

Virtual expedition to the hostel

After so much wasted nerves, effort, maybe even tears, exams and admission are left behind, I want to relax and enjoy the well-deserved and long-awaited summer vacation. And this can be done if you study in your hometown and live in the familiar surroundings of your home. If you have to move to another city and fun life in the hostel, then it’s time to find out more about your future temporary home. And for this it is not at all necessary to personally go to the hostel.

Almost all modern universities have their own website, where information must be provided for those who need a hostel. In the relevant sections, as a rule, you can find not only “business” information: important names and questions regarding orders, certificates and lists. Photos are published quite often dormitories, their internal rooms and corridors. Therefore, you can find out exactly what your new home will look like without leaving your home, and thus avoid becoming a victim of false expectations.

In addition, to find out about the real state of affairs, you can try to contact current residents through social media. Get to know them better, and they will be happy to answer all your questions about check-in and internal regulations, and tell you more about the situation. If you're lucky, you'll even be able to find neighbors in advance.

Basket, box, cardboard...

What should you bring from home, what is best to buy locally, and what is it better to say goodbye to until better times?

First of all, a lot depends on the distance. If you need to travel about 700 km by train, then naturally there is a lot of luggage. You won't take it with you. If you only have to travel 150 km, and even in your own car, then you, of course, can afford much more. But don’t forget that you will be living with neighbors, and there isn’t much space in the room.

Take only essential items; it is foolish to carry out in advance what is sold in the next store. A minimum of dishes, linen, clothes and books; ideally, everything should fit into one travel suitcase. It’s better to also take a small first aid kit. For studying, you can purchase a convenient portable gadget: a tablet or laptop.

The “base” (mattress, pillow, blanket), as a rule, is issued on the spot. With rare exceptions, you will also receive a kettle and bed linen in the hostel. You don't need to worry about heavy equipment like a refrigerator and microwave either: you may be accommodated with students senior students, where everything will already be there or, most likely, an “inheritance” will be waiting for you in the room. In the worst case scenario, you can buy equipment by pooling (sharing the purchase price with your neighbors) - it’s both cheaper and more reasonable.

Set your priorities clearly

When you go to a hostel, it is advisable to know in advance what exactly you want. You go there to make friends, or to study hard, or to become independent, or just to relax and walk - depending on your priorities, look for solid neighbors. This way it will be easier for you to furnish the room in your own way and avoid scandals later.

But in any case, remember, the dorm is a noisy place, so you will have to accept some things that you cannot change. Get used to night vigils behind the wall, cheerful parties and a little litter around. The ability to get along with people and patience are what will be most useful to you.

Build your world!

You come to the hostel not for one day or one week. From now on, this is your home. Keep your new home clean, because independence implies not only independence from your parents, but also increased responsibility. Create comfort around you: hang hooks under your clothes, place your favorite photographs and toys on the shelves. Everything can be arranged simply, but tastefully. Love your new home and be ready to improve it day by day. Then studying at a university will not seem so heavy, and the absence caring parents, ready to support in any difficult situation, will not be perceived so catastrophically.

So, the worries associated with choosing a profession and the procedure for entering a university are left behind. The applicant turns into a full-fledged first-year student who begins a completely new stage of his life. But along with this joyful event, new anxieties, new worries and expectations appear, which we will talk about today.

So, first time for the first year. What to expect from the first year of university? What are the surprises and disappointments of the first year?

University and school

The first thought that should definitely be learned is that university is not a school. Many will consider this statement to be self-evident and banal, but even more applicants underestimate the differences in the system of secondary and higher education. But what are they?

At a university, a student is completely left to his own devices. In the vast majority of cases, no one controls him, no one calls his parents and, in essence, does not force him to visit couples. Moreover, most teachers demonstrate an indifference to the fate of individual students, which is simply unimaginable in school.

For some newly minted students, such changes cause a feeling of relaxation, because if no one particularly demands anything, then you can study carelessly. The stress of such students will be even greater during the first session, when the true essence of studying at a university is revealed to them. Nothing describes education at an institute or university more successfully than the proverb “students live cheerfully from session to session.”

Thus, the first year begins to play a special role self-discipline and self-organization. These qualities will help you achieve the desired success in your studies. But even if a young man does not strive for special achievements in this field, he can make his life much easier if he forces himself to do the minimum required without outside pressure.

Education and self-education

From the previous thought comes another: at the university there is significantly greater importance is given to self-education. In essence, the task of an institute, academy or university is not to give the student all the skills and knowledge in the chosen specialty. It is much more important to teach him to find this knowledge and work on his own professional development in his chosen field.

For example, in universities, homework is much less important: some teachers do not practice this form of teaching at all. But a much more important role is played by the lecturer’s recommendations, advice on choosing literature, and independent research on a particular topic.

In essence, you can graduate from college without any self-education, using only notes and cheat sheets. But self-education is the first step towards professional self-development. After all, then, at the place of work, no one will dictate lectures to the newcomer and give him the “correct” literature.

The first course is the most difficult (the easiest)

Both beliefs are equally wrong. After all, in fact, the first year for a student is a period of adaptation to a new reality and a new learning model. Many things will be difficult and unusual, but, on the other hand, the knowledge in the first year is usually of a general nature, and somewhere has something in common with what each of us learned at school.

The importance of the first course lies, rather, in create a certain reputation for yourself from teachers and classmates. The great thing is that this reputation can be created literally from scratch, forgetting about the grievances, conflicts and disappointments of the school. In addition, in the first year it is important not to initially derail the learning process, because it will be very difficult to restore lost knowledge and reputation!