1. Making strong connections each semester is key.
Get to class early and stay after a few minutes to form relationships. Talk to two students you didn’t already know and introduce yourself to your professors.
Not sure what to say?
Ask other students what they are studying or what they are looking forward to this semester.
Simply say “hello” to your professor when you walk into class. (And take that empty seat in the front row!) Tell your professor you are excited to be in the class.
Other tips for speaking with your professors can be found here (
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2. Make connections in and out of class.
Attend Clash of the Colleges ( this Friday (Aug. 23) at 4 p.m. at Cessna Stadium.
Attend at least two Welcomefest activities (
Ask other motivated students in your classes to form study groups.
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