10 Avoidable College Student Mistakes That Can Set You Back 

Skipping the reading - While the advice to keep up with required reading might feel like the equivalent of being told by a parent to eat your vegetables, it really is an important factor for success.

Taking on way too much - It's no use trying to tackle too much at once. Overloading your schedule. can make you extremely tired and you may not be able to prepare properly.

Sticking to what you know - Starting with courses in a wide range of focus areas to help you see what you love most.

Trying to work in a distracting environment – ​​“Dedicate a time and space to revisions that help you get the most out of your work.

Memorizing without understanding - If you recognize how a concept works or is applied, you’re much less likely to be thrown off by a question or answer worded slightly differently than study materials.  

Procrastinating until crunch time—many college-level courses allow students to pace their curriculum—and this freedom sometimes complements the high school routine of almost daily homework for students.

Skipping sleep - Often the direct result of procrastination, skipping sleep and putting in long nights of coursework at the last minute are a recipe for trouble.

Ignoring expenses - Even though you may have hopes for a better job or salary after graduation, it’s important to remember the budget you are working with now and be careful with spending.

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