I don't know if you're from the US, since you said college, but some things should be applicable outside of Europe too!
First of all, don't overpack your schedule. That goes for anything, be it campus activities, hanging out with friends, parties or classes that take up a lot of your time and effort. I think you should always put your mental healt...... 1 reply
1.dont get early morning classes your first semester!! mid morning is best honestly. at least until you know for sure you can handle waking up that early.
2.get a planner and use it. write everything in there, homework, tests, projects, tutoring hours, plans w/ friends, work schedule, deadlines, bills. EVERYTHING you will forget something and that ...... reply
My first couple of weeks in uni I didn't make friends right away, instead i only observed the people around me and talked with almost everyone but still kept my distance (not in a unfriendly way just very subtle and sort of reserved but not shy kind of way) you'll click with someone eventually (i still jump from one friend group to another from tim...... reply
Try to join an organization or club! My first semester, my entire life was pretty much just hanging out with people from my major and I hadn’t really made many friends and was pretty lonely.
My second semester I did something I never thought I would do, and I joined a fraternity (dw it’s not what you’re thinking, we’re all nerds). My coll...... reply
Me personally, joining club really help elevate my university experience. It helps in socializing, a short distraction from my major and as a reminder to not rot in my room. reply