Help nervous about starting college?
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Don’t buy any supplies like calculators for class unless you have been specifically told to do so or you know from others who have taken that class that it will be needed. If your professor wants you to have a specific type of calculator, you will be told exactly what to get. You don’t want to buy something, only to find out you need another, different one.
If your Pell grant covers expenses beyond tuition, you can use it for whatever you need it for. If you want a hoodie, buy a hoodie. It is obviously money you would not then have available for other things, but my guess is that you need some clothes anyway, so why not a university hoodie?
As for using a notebook for each class… that’s totally up to you. Most professors don’t particularly care how you organize or write your notes, just as long as you write sufficient notes that will allow you turn in high quality work. I personally buy 5 or 6 seperate small poly binders for each class, a couple of packets of loose leaf paper, some pens and highlighters and it works for me. All professors give out syllabus, some professors give out handouts or assign readings, and it really helps if you have a binder or at least a good sturdy folder to put these handouts in. Best of luck. Get out and dance or treat yourself to a relaxing activity before the first day of class. It has always helped me.
Graphing calculator will only be good for calculus, a notebook for each class is a good idea, and I don’t know what Pell grant covers. Actually I think you can ask them to charge the hoodie to your account because grants and other financial aid usually cover them that way.
Hope this helps
I don’t think there was anyone more scared going to uni than I was (I hated studying, I am in another country and I am 3 yrs older than everyone else). In two years now, I cannot wait it to start and I’m really scared that it’s only one year left until I finish and I will have to leave so soon!!!
Don’t be scared! Everyone will come with the same knowledge and feeling the same way you do ๐
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