10 Things That College Students Must Do Every Morning

This is a bucket list of sort, which should take you all around the university. It will prompt you to step beyond the boundary of the college, even probe into the depths of the library. College students are looking for different places to have a drink, and you're not an exception. It takes a Herculean effort to avoid peer pressure, and your parents can get suspicious after you repeatedly tell them about the coursework. If you're making a joke out of it, then you must have a serious problem.

Morning is the best period of the day, where college life doesn't differ much from professional life. You have morning lecture(s), if not reviewing for an examination. You're reading assigned texts, which enable you to write your assignment. Rising late is a luxury, but it can happen frequently. (You might have mastered the art of procrastination.) You want to look forward to the day, which should keep you occupied. There's a good chance of socializing with your coursemates, if not making new friends on the campus. It will depend on how you manage your time, and your willingness (to do it all on a limited time).

You must have a routine, which should keep your focus. You don't have to be serious all the time, as college is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You need a list to keep your balance.

These Habits will Help You Gain Those Experiences Worth Having

Exercise. It's not a fun thing to do in the long run, but three reasons should help your resolve (to be consistent about it). You must try every (food) item in the dining hall. If you're a freshman, then you can't miss those freebies. And exercising would keep your energy at a high level. Indulging your inner glutton can cause complications, not to mention the possibility of having love handles on a short notice. It doesn't matter if you stick to a schedule or opt for flexibility.

Don't lose sleep. There are instances when you must be wide awake during the entire night, and it happens that you're not the only one. (It's your first assignment, and you find comfort in the thought that your coursemates are struggling to finish the essays ahead of the deadline.) You must make up for the loss of sleep, if not take power naps. Lack of sleep may be a cause for indigestion.

Think of positive thoughts. If you can't imagine completing your tasks for a given day, then try to adopt a can-do attitude. You can call your parents (and ask for inspiring thoughts.) It's not a problem, as you can Google one in seconds. (If you're studying literature, then you should know a few quotes before the start of the term.) Don't forget to remind yourself of your place in the university. It's good enough to be grateful for your current place.

Arrange your bed. This must be your first task of the day, which seems too easy to do. It's the case during your first month (in college), as you'll have more assignments and examinations during the succeeding months. You might forget to arrange your bed unless an untidy room will keep you sharp. You need to accomplish something, though.

Don't eat too much (in the morning). It will make you sleepy during the lecture. Your coursemate (or dorm mate) will invite you for lunch (or dinner). You don't want to miss those moments. If you have a pending deadline, then a fruit will be good enough. (You can eat lots of food later.)

Write something (in your journal). It can be a trivial thought, if not an insight that seems rare among teenagers. This should help you express yourself, enabling you to write your essays better. If you aspire to write for a campus publication, then you need to improve your writing skills. There's no other way.

Check your emails. Your coursemate might answer your query regarding your assignment. Your department has important news. There's an upcoming event in the university (and it's hard to pass it up). Someone from your family wants to know the latest (from you),

Go to the library. Your presence won't cheer up the dead authors, but there are other ways to bring a little happiness to the place. Show your passion towards your field of study. Be enthusiastic about the module. And don't forget to smile at the librarian.

Read something. It's hard to read in one sitting especially if you need more information for your assignment. You can plan it, if not do it in your free time.

Look around. You'll learn something new by looking around the campus. A structure might inspire you to use it as a metaphor for an opening (of your essay). You might make new friends along the way. Another student might be singing the alma mater, and you happen to hear it. Pay attention to the lyrics.

What Happens to a Night Owl?

There's a possibility that you'll miss some lectures, if not force your eyes to be open (during the lecture). A cup of coffee won't be enough, and you don't want to hear your favorite songs one more time.

You must take a nap. You can talk to your coursemate, promising to return the favor sooner or later. You can be cheeky (and fib to your professor). Eventually, you must change your schedule. You'll have a hard time in making an adjustment, but it will only be a phase. You have four years to complete your studies. It will be longer than you think. There must not be any hesitation, not even lack resolve. Anything you want to do, you can indulge it on weekend. Not all weekends, though.