25 Tips for Incoming Students

emily weber Staff

As you begin your journey as a first-time student at STLCC-Meramec, know that the journey may seem long, but if you take that walk down the red carpet slowly and cautiously, you’ll be Oscar-worthy by the time graduation rolls around.

Here’s some advice to ensure you have an award-winning experience in college:

1. Go to every class and complete all assignments. It’s hard to come back from a zero.

2. Take things slow and assignments one at a time!

3. Try to be consistent and take care of yourself by staying hydrated, rested and eat healthy foods.

4. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help and use the resources available to you on campus.

5. Don’t buy textbooks unless you know you need them.

6. Join clubs - not only can you meet new friends, but clubs offer you a chance to give back and have fun.

7. It’s best to work ahead so you don’t fall behind.

8. Don’t wait to sign up for classes! If you wait to long, all the classes you want or need will fill up.

9. Don’t miss your first couple days of classes. Even the first day proves to be informative.

10. Make a plan and schedule time specifically for studying. Study early, don’t wait.

11. Stay diligent even when it’s hard.

12. Ask other students who have already taken a course what you can expect.

13. Be open minded to your professors’ teaching styles.

14. Take notes in class! Also make sure to manage your time carefully and leave some time for fun things and homework.

15. Be kind to yourself. This is a huge adjustment period! You can do it.

Want to Get Involved?

Those looking to form/ reform a club can find the forms to register on STLCC’s Campus Life & Community page here: https://stlcc.edu/ campus-life-community/

16. Make sure you go to your professors’ office hours if you have questions

17. Talk to the tutors for your subject! They’ve taken the classes and know what is important.

18. Don’t just listen to one advisor - talk to several.

19. Always communicate with your instructors when you are having life issues. They are people too and things happen. They will understand. Just open up to them and you will see.

20. Don’t let your grades define you.

21. Always read the syllabus.

22. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Give yourself a break when you need it. Repetition is key. Take easy classes during the summer because it’s fast paced. Register for classes before your other classes end near finals week and you’ll get better classes that way.

23. Take advantage of the archers market if you don’t have money for breakfast or lunch and they also offer clothes and supportive resources.

24. Show up on time.

25. Celebrate the small successes. Each step leads to something better.

Current Meramec Clubs Beginning Fall 2023

• Board Game Club

• Campus Activities Board

• CRU

• Improv Club

• Interior Designers of Meramec (IDOM)

• Music Club

• Phi Theta Kappa

• Pride Alliance

• Programming Club

• Socratic Society

• Student Government Association

• Student Nurse Association (SNA)

• Theatre Club

• TRIO Student Leadership Board

• The Montage Student Newspaper