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| Tips
for Survival at Purdue |
- Get organized NOW! Buy a Mortar Board (Purdue's calendar, available at bookstores)
or some other schedule planner and USE IT every day!
- Take advantage of the Recreational Sports Center - not
only is it great stress relief, but it's the best way to
avoid the "Freshman 15."
- Learn meal and guest hours to save hunger and embarrassment.
- Learn how to do your laundry and plan a specific time to do it each week. Often, this is also a good time to study.
- Meet the professors of all your classes at least once,
even if it's just to say, "Hi, I'm in your class."
- Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. The
easiest way to learn is to ask questions, even if they seem
stupid.
- Get a bank account with an ATM card.
- Try to budget your money - spending can get away from
you rather quickly. Pay off your credit cards each month and use this to keep track of what you buy. It will also help you build credit for later, larger purchases (like a house).
- Keep your room or apartment key and ID with you at all times!
This point CANNOT be emphasized enough! A replacement key
will cost $25 or more, and a replacement ID is $20. Plus, your peace of mind is compromised.
- Very helpful tip: Harry's Chocolate Shop does not sell
chocolate.
- Learn where the ITaP computer labs are, and which ones are used
the most and when.
- Get out, meet people, study hard, and HAVE FUN!!
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