For young people, the best way to not only transition from childhood into adulthood, but also earn the education that will help kickstart their careers, is to attend college or university on campus. Don’t think that going to class is all you need to do nowadays. It’s important that you follow the top tips outlined in this guide, so you’ll improve your career prospects, boost your health and mental wellbeing, and get the most out of the overall experience:
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First Things First: Your Health
It can be quite a shock to live on your own, even if it’s just in a dorm. It’s for this reason that many students eat unhealthily, see skin breakouts, and so much more. To avoid these issues you need to first register with the local NHS GP. Many great options today offer telehealth services like video consultations, so you can get advice and talk about your health with a professional without leaving campus. If you notice anything, from anxiety to chronic dizziness, it’s good to know where to turn to for diagnoses and help.
Healthy living is, of course, a great way to avoid many of the issues outlined above. Start watching tutorials on how to create easy, healthy meals if you’re catered. Another great tip is to create leftovers. A huge cause of weight gain during that first year is an indulgence in pasta and other carbs, particularly after a night out. By prepping healthy food, you can eat good-for-you leftovers when you’re tired or don’t have the time.
Establish Healthy Routines
Having a GP on hand isn’t enough to stay healthy. That’s where routine comes into play. A good routine that makes it easy to stay healthy is to create large volumes of a healthy dish once or twice a week, so you have tasty, easy meals that are good for you at the ready whenever you need. Another routine to get into is a study routine. Doing a little bit for one hour or two every day will drastically reduce anxiety and improve your performance.
Join a Club, Society, or Sport
There are so many great clubs, societies, sports, and programs on campus that will help you get more out of your education. If you’re doing a media degree, for example, you can join the film festival society, or the campus radio. Those who want to go into publishing can get started at the newspaper. There are so many ways you can learn and develop skills that will help you with your career. Of course, joining something just because you like it is more than valid. It can actually help you expand your skillset and, at the very least, is a great way to meet like-minded people.
Take on an Internship
If you want to be work-ready by the time you graduate, then you need to intern. There are many unique opportunities only available to interns, so now is your time. Go through the careers service and use the university’s connections to help you get those internships. In general, try to do one or two internships per year, depending on the length of the program. This way you’ll have a lot of great work experience and networking connections to draw from by the time you graduate.