This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Adelphi chapter.

1) Get Organized: This may seem like common knowledge, but getting

organized makes getting back into the swing of things at school a whole lot

easier. You could color code notebooks by class, keep a dry erase board in

your room as a weekly calendar, or even just make a list of things you need to

do. Prioritizing work and organizing your notes and assignments will make

your workload a lot easier to tackle.

2) Budget: Budgeting may seem like a chore, especially during college, when

the last thing you’re worrying about is how much your daily morning latte

costs you. But creating a budget, even if it’s more of a guideline than anything

else, will help you to keep track of your bank account, and will make it easier

to save some money for those shoes you’ve been eyeing!

3) Stay Active: No matter what your plans are for this semester, staying active

should be part of them. Not only does staying active help maintain good

health, but it can also clear your mind and act as a stress relief. And whether

your fitness plan includes a three-hour daily workout, or just a walk around

campus each morning, staying active is something you should stay on top of

this semester.

4) Make New Friends: College is a time where you’ll meet all sorts of new

people. And whether you’re just starting out as a freshman, or this is your

senior year, there are always new people to meet. So go on, start up a

conversation with the girl who always sits next to you in your English class.

She might just be your new best friend.

5) Relax: All your schoolwork, club meetings, and studying can really stress you

out. That’s why it’s important to set aside time for yourself and relax. If you

overwork yourself, the work that you do won’t be as good as the work you

would do if you had a clear mind. So make some popcorn, put in your favorite

movie, and forget about that paper that’s due next week.

6) Try New Things: Even if this isn’t your first year at college, staying in your

comfort zone the whole time just isn’t fun, so try new things! Whether it be

new food, activities, or even taking a class that you’ve always been interested

in, trying something new is a great way to open your mind and have new

experiences.

7) Be More Involved: This goes hand-in-hand with trying new things – go

to more on-campus events, games, or try joining a new club. Being more

involved not only builds up your resume, but gives you the opportunity to

meet new people, and maybe even find something new that you’re really

interested in!

8) Amp Up Your Wardrobe: You know those outfits that you’ve always wanted

to wear but for whatever reason, they’ve just been sitting in your closet

untouched? Now’s the time to rock them! Wear those new boots to class, or

try wearing colors you don’t normally wear. Don’t be afraid to be yourself

and wear whatever makes you happy!

9) Take More Photos: No, I don’t mean take more photos of your lunch to post

on Instagram. Take more photos of the times that make you smile, laugh until

you cry, or just times that you want to remember. You’ll never regret taking

photos of the people and places that make you who you are.

10) Use A New Campus Resource: If you’ve never hit the campus gym, try it

this semester! Never been in the theatre? Go see a student play! There are so

many different resources on campus, probably some that you don’t even know

about, so this semester make it a point to take advantage of the resources your

campus has to offer.

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