You just started college or returned to your university after the pandemic. Some habits you will gain during your university years and some little tricks you will learn will be very useful in the future.
Universities have reopened their doors after a very long time. Those who can find a house or dormitory and keep the house or dormitory they find are now to college adventure thrown out, filling lecture halls and classrooms. This article is for those who are going to university for the first time or going to university for the first time.
Being both the first years of adulthood and for many people away from family The first transition to university is difficult as it is the beginning of life. Some little tricks you will learn during this process will increase the quality of your university life.
Always write notes
One in each class great note taker becomes human, everyone else takes his notes from the photocopier and takes the exam. If you have plans to participate in Erasmus, get a high average, stay in the academy, be sure to take notes. Physically taking notes ensures that the notes you keep are remembered. What’s more, it prolongs your time to forget what you’ve learned. Remember that if you’re going to take an exam on average every 7 weeks, you won’t have time to constantly rework everything.
It’s not pasta it’s sauce
The indispensable food of the student kitchen is pasta, so let’s not deceive ourselves about it. It is an incredibly practical dish and almost everyone loves pasta. The way to not feel like you are eating the same food every day and to eat a little healthier is through pasta sauces. Let me even give you a brother advice, when you find a lover, have a sauce recipe that you make very well to cook for him. You can also make sauces very easily by using cups of soup correctly.
Use cards carefully
Credit cards are not free. You have to pay that money back eventually. Similarly, your loans are what you will have to pay back. One of the most important points here is to never transfer debts. Thus, you do not spend your already limited money on interest. Save your cards for online shopping or campaigns.
Extract the fly’s oil in online shopping
Are you going to order food? See which app is the most affordable. I know that in some applications, I can find the meal, which costs 36 lira, in other applications, both cheaper and with an additional discount. Another point here is to not bind blindly to apps. Apps you haven’t visited for a while give you coupons or special discounts, use them to your advantage.
Get a mini notebook and a ballpoint pen
Have a nice little leather-bound notebook and a good needle pen/ballpoint pen with you at all times. Be sure to take notes when talking about a subject with your professors, guests from the business world, or people you meet at organizations. These notes not only allow you to remember some details later, but also make it possible for the other person to take you more seriously.
Join clubs
To be honest, a university student in Turkey has neither the money nor the time to devote to all the clubs under ideal conditions. In this case, the general advice I give is 1+1+1. In other words, 1 community that will be beneficial for you about the school (like a business club if it is a business school), 1 community where you can relax and have a pleasant time (like e-sports community) and 1 community that will develop you as a person (such as a theater group, philosophy club). your participation. By taking an hour or two a week, you can improve yourself in these communities and strengthen your network.
Keep the washing machine door open
When you are not using your washing machine, leave the door open. Let the moisture and odor inside come out. Otherwise, a bad smell will come from the machine and it may shorten the life of your machine.
Download public transport apps and get your card
The fastest way to get from one point to another is by public transport, especially for large cities. You can cross a road that would take you 2.5 hours in traffic in 45 minutes by public transport. In addition, be sure to get your student card, and if you can apply online, make your application before you go to the city where you will study at university.
Keep your clothes together
Does this go with this one, does it go with the other one… In order not to deal with these questions, instead of separating your clothes according to their types, separate them as combinations, buy the combination when necessary. You will not have many combinations anyway, dormitories or student houses do not have dressing rooms or large wardrobe areas.
If you have any other suggestions that come to your mind, don’t forget to add them in the comments, have fun at the University!