1. Classes
Signing up for the right classes can be an
overwhelming task without the right
knowledge or help. You should always make
sure you have a good understanding of the
program in which your university provides
to enroll in classes each semester. Waiting
until the last minute to try to figure it out
can cause unnecessary stress and damage
your chances of signing up for the right
classes.
Every campus has advisors available to
teach you how to enroll in classes as well as
provide advice as to which ones will be best
for your major and interests. Go to your
school website and search for classes or
advisors to find out how to make the best
out of each semester.
It can also be helpful to find mentors, such
as upper classmen in your same area of
study to get advice on which classes and
teachers are best to take!
Before you sign up for ANY class, be sure to
check out the reviews of the instructor on
www.ratemyprofessors.com!
Explore all the majors your school offers!
Take advantage of free academic advising
services!
Classroom Tips
College 101 by: Mackenzie Jordan

2. Notes
Don’t be “that kid.” That kid is the one that
sits in class with nothing on their desk
(except maybe their phone) and thinks to
themselves “I don’t need to take notes; I’ll
totally remember this stuff.” Chances are,
you won’t. Even when the current topic is
making sense to you while you’re in class, it
probably won’t be as clear in your mind
when you’re trying to juggle three different
exam study guides a few weeks from now.
If your professor uses power point slides to
lecture, it is extremely helpful to print
them out prior to each class, and use them
to follow along and highlight/take notes
along with them in class.
The way that I have seen work best for
many people is printing the slides with
three on each page, and lines for writing
your own notes next to each slide.
Another important thing to keep in mind
when it comes to taking notes, is often
times the notes you take in one class can
help you (or a friend) in another class, so
you should always try to keep them, even
when you finish the class. You’ll be
surprised how many times a topic can be
covered when you’re taking required classes
for your major!
Oh, and ALWAYS keep track of your
assignments, due dates, events, and
responsibilities in a planner of some sort!
THIS WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE

3. The Pregame
The pregame is what happens when you
start drinking before you actually ‘go out’
to the party or the bars. Many times, for
girls especially, it will take place while you
are still getting ready. The pregame is
what you make of it. Sometimes it can
even end up being the most fun event of
the night if you do it right!
What you will need:
 Music
 Speakers
 Games/ Cards
 Drinks (if you’re 21)
 Friends
The goal of the pregame is to start off the
night right by putting yourself in a great mood,
and probably getting a good ‘buzz’ before
heading out to the house parties or the bars!
For some awesome game ideas to play at your
next pregame, check out
www.partygames.com!
This is also a great time to text everyone
in your contacts to find out where all the
hotspots are going to be for the night!
Create a party playlist!
You can never go wrong with a deck of cards!
Partying (21+)
College 101 By: Mackenzie Jordan

4. Going Out
Now that you’re done getting ready and are
fully ‘pre-gamed,’ you’re ready to hit the
town! The only way you should be planning
on getting from one place to another, is by
walking or calling the local taxi service.
Once in awhile you might get super lucky,
and have a designated driver (DD), but you
should always have a back up plan in place.
When traveling from place to place, always
have at least one other person with you. No
matter where you are, it is always safer to
travel with others.
Getting Ready
The number one you will need to be
aware of before you start getting ready is
what the weather will be like that
day/night. There’s nothing worse than
waiting till you’re out and about to
realize that you’re going to be freezing
or sweating on your walk home later!
You will also want to consider what type
of party, event, or bar you are going to.
If it has a theme (such as costumes or
formal wear) you want to be aware of
that before walking in the door and being
the only one not following the dress
code.
It is completely normal to look through
your entire closet and find out you have
‘nothing to wear.’ This simply means
that it’s time to checkout your
roommates or friend’s wardrobe! Don’t
feel bad, they will probably be happy to
do a ‘switcheroo’ with you!