11 Tips For Making Your JWU Experience Awesome

You got this, Wildcats!

1. Get Involved & Find Your People

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There are over 115+ clubs & orgs on campus. Check out the Involvement Network and follow @JWUPVDInvolved to learn about meetings, events and how to get involved. Find a club and "your people" that you click with. And, if it doesn't happen right away, be patient & keep finding what works for you.

Don't see a club for you? Start one!

2. Give Yourself Time

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Our campus is pretty big- give yourself time to get to class, your res hall or a meeting. At least for the first few weeks, give yourself a buffer to get back and forth until you have your routine down.

Trust us, it feels WAY better to be early for class than late.

3. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

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You'll make life-long friendships during your time at JWU. Go out of your comfort zone and try something new- you'll never know who you'll meet or what you'll learn.

4. Watch & Cheer on the Wildcats!

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Cheer on the Wildcats! We have so many teams on campus- grab a group of friends for the game (or go solo and meet someone!).

Find game info in the JWU App, jwuLink or events.jwu.edu. Go #JWUCats!

5. Get to Know Your Professors

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Introduce yourself to your professors- they are some of your biggest supporters during your time here at JWU. Say hi!

6. Stay Organized!

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Whether it's GCal, iCal or a good old fashioned notebook, get a system that works for you and stick to it! We promise by Week 11 you'll be glad you stayed organized.

7. Ask For Help When You Need It

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There are so many (free!) resources on campus for you! If you need help with classes, visit Academic Support and know that Counseling is here for you, too, if you ever need someone to talk to. Don't be afraid to reach out when you need it.

8. Be Smart With Your Money

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Most college students are on a tight budget- don't blow your entire summer savings over one weekend. Be smart about your money and make sure to make a budget to stay on track. Need help? Visit iGrad in jwuLink!

9. Explore Providence & Rhode Island!

Get lost (safely!) and explore your new home. Get out there and visit new parts of the city, the state and New England. This is your home for the next few years (or more!), so get out there and enjoy it- we have a gorgeous campus in a great state!

10. No More FOMO

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It's ok to say no to things you aren't up for and don't let FOMO (fear of missing out) to stand in your way. There'll be more events, games and parties. You do you!

11. Take Care of Yourself

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College is busy and stressful and wonderful all at the same time. Through it all, you need to take care of yourself. Get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly, eat healthy and manage your stress. Your mental health is important- take care of yourself, Wildcat!