Are you ready for your first year at the Chambers College? Starting a new chapter of your life can be scary, but our student leaders have put together some advice to help you get in gear and hit the ground running. You've got this!

• Find a way to organize all of your tasks and commitments. Use a calendar or planner to schedule all of your due dates, meetings, and social activities. (By the way – the Chambers College Peer Mentors will host a planner workshop early this semester.)

• Check your MIX Email Daily. Many important announcements and alerts are sent to your WVU MIX Email. Make sure you check your email daily to avoid missing important announcements.

• Walk your schedule prior to the first day of classes. Finding classrooms in a new place can be overwhelming. Walking your route without a timeline will take some of the anxiety out of the first day of classes. You may also meet some people doing the same thing, and they may even be in class with you!

• Go to everything that you think sounds fun. You will meet people who share your thoughts and interests, by doing things that you genuinely enjoy. Whether it be a football game, a community service activity, a club meeting, joining an intramural sports team, or anything in between, go do whatever you see yourself enjoying.

• Find an organization that you enjoy. Everyone needs a balance between school and social life. Our university offers more than 500 student organizations. Find one that aligns with your interests, values, and goals on WVU Engage.

• Take advantage of the free resources on campus. From the Becker Academic Engagement and Success Center to the Center for Career Development, these services will help you to succeed in landing A’s in the classroom and internships/full-time offers after college.

• Book Testing Center Spots Early. Book your spot in the WVU Testing Center (found in the basement of Hodges Hall) early in the semester. You don’t want to get stuck taking an 8 a.m. exam. Also, remember your WVU Student ID so you don’t run into any issues when taking your exam.

• Get people's contact information. Even if you come to WVU with a few friends – which is great – it is always great to meet new people in a new space. You might meet someone cool in line for coffee, or on the PRT, or in a class. Even if the conversation is brief, get their contact information. It might be the start of a great friendship. You never know who's right around the corner!