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6 Ways to Prep for Your First Year at University

6 Ways to Prep for Your First Year at University

May 3, 2016

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This article, courtesy of USA Today College offers six ways higher education experts recommend to prep for your first year of study at undergraduate level.

Here's a summary:

1) Practice time management

2) Learn about the campus

3) Read, write, and exercise your study habits 

4) Work at an internship

5) Get a job

6) Get plenty of rest ;)

Read the article: 6 ways high school seniors can prepare for college this summer

 

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