Getting Back to School Rules

It is officially August which means it is officially almost time to go back to school! There is not a better time than now to start preparing yourself for the big move-in day. Here are a few simple suggestions to get you better prepared:

1. Begin putting yourself on a regular sleep schedule. A reasonable bedtime is around 11PM. Try to wake up and start your day by 8:30AM at the latest. However, remember, it is likely that you will have to get up earlier if you have any classes before 10AM.
2. Order your textbooks NOW. There is really no time like the present to order! Amazon has great deals and if you order now you will probably be able to have the books make it to your home address instead of having to wait on the never-ending line at your school’s post office.
3. Once you get your books, I would recommend looking over them a bit. It is always a good idea to be ahead of the material before it gets ahead of you. For example, if you are contemplating whether to explore a minor…buying the textbook ahead of time and reading the first few chapters is not a bad idea!
4. Make sure your living situation is set. Make sure you and your roommates agree on the room assignments and individual responsibilities.
5. Shop early and shop smart! Save all of those Bed Bath and Beyond 20% off coupons! If you are living in an apartment, I would suggest making a master list of what you need. Personally, I made mine on Microsoft Excel and made a column listing items, total price, price per person, and who already has it at home and can bring it for free.
6. Be packed and ready at least one day before school to keep the anxiety level down. You do not want to go into school stressed before you set foot in your first class of the semester!