College Life - 6 Ways to Prepare Yourself Before Arriving on Campus

If you are going off to college for the first time why walk into an unknown environment or take your friends perception of what your chosen college campus is like? Here are 6 tips to help you acquaint yourself with your new home away from home.

Tip #1 - The first thing you ought to do if you haven't done so already is to spend some time and peruse your college's website. What easier way to learn about all the different aspects of your college campus. It's loaded with maps, information on student organizations and clubs, athletics, university health services and many other resources which will undoubtedly make you feel more comfortable once you get to campus.

Tip #2 - Once you've checked out the various student clubs and organizations online make a point to visit the Student Activities Office and choose a club or organization even before you get to campus.

Tip #3 - Make a point to attend your college campus orientation. Not only will you meet other new students like yourself but you'll also meet many professionals on campus who may turn out to be useful to you in the future.

Tip #4 - Go and visit your campus and take a tour before you get there. Familiarize yourself with the layout of the campus so you'll at least know how to find your classes and where the student dining is located.

Tip #5 - Read your college campus newspaper. You can usually find this online. It's a great way to find out what's happening on campus and might help you figure out where you'd like to get involved.

Tip #6 - Don't hesitate to contact any of your friends who are already attending your college. Ask them any questions you may have. They will more than likely enjoy sharing their experiences with you. And besides, when you get there, you'll already know someone.

A little preparation can go a long way in making your transition to college a little smoother, less stressful and more fun.

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The Pros and Cons of Online Business Courses

Online business courses are a growing trend. In a society where time and information are the most precious commodities, these courses combine both. You get information without sacrificing as much time. There are many pros to taking business courses online, however, like any situation there are cons as well. Online courses are not for everyone and ultimately it is up to you to decide if it is right for you and your situation.

Let's start on the upside and discuss the benefits of taking courses online. The obvious is of course the fact that you can attend class anywhere you have an internet connection, let's face it, that's a biggie! You are not limited by the weather, gas money, or illness. If you are working while you are going to school it is much easier to attend classes online. Internet courses are more frequently offering staggered classes meaning that you can enroll at many different points in the semester. In addition to flexibility and convenience, there are often lower tuition rates and opportunities for online scholarships.

The thing that makes online courses most appealing, The freedom to attend at home, is one of the biggest drawbacks. If you are not a self starter and you don't have the self-discipline to make yourself do the work, then you are more likely to be distracted and disinterested at home. There are more distractions than you will find in traditional educational setting. Networking with other business professionals who are training with you gives a point to the traditional classroom, however this can be overcome by those who live a digital lifestyle. Not every business course is reputable, you will want to look at the source of the program and research it's validity and recognition in the business world.

As we've seen here there are two sides to the argument over online business courses, and you really need to asses your work ethic, financial ability, home environment, and goals then calculate which is right for you.

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