It’s true what they say; your college years are the best years of your life. There’s so much you can do and learn. Don’t take these years for granted. Enjoy and benefit from them as much as you possibly can. If you’re a college student, or will soon be one, remember that the good time you’ll have in college is in your hands.

Here’s a list of things that can make your college experience memorable and fruitful.

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Joining clubs/getting involved in student activities: Despite what some people might say or think, joining student clubs has a lot of benefits. You’ll learn so much from the people you deal with and get to make new friends. Choose a field you’re interested in and join a club related to it. It’ll be a fun learning experience that will help you develop social and leadership skills.

Having an active social life: One thing you definitely won’t regret is going out. Have fun and get to know people and build friendships. Don’t stay locked in at home or stuck in front of the books all day. Benefit from the time you have and allocate a portion of it to developing a healthy social life.

Study something you love: You’ll do so much better if you actually like what you’re studying. Take your time to decide what you’d like to study; it’ll make your college experience so much more enjoyable. Liking what you’re doing will make you work harder and better.

Participating competitions (business, sports, engineering, etc): Challenge yourself in whatever field you’re interested in and take part in competitions that will make you push yourself to the limit and learn a lot. Added bonus: it’ll look good on your résumé.

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Internships: That’s a good way to learn about different fields and see whether or not you like them. It’s important to start networking and getting used to the working world as fast as you can. It’ll serve you well after you graduate and make your résumé stand out.

Spending a semester abroad: There’s nothing better than traveling, exploring the world, learning about other cultures and most importantly, knowing yourself. If you get the chance to do a semester abroad, you should definitely take it. You’ll learn so much, and I can almost guarantee you it’ll be the experience of a lifetime.

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Excelling in your studies: It feels good to do well in your classes. You should have fun in college, but excelling in your studies is also important. It’s an achievement you most definitely won’t regret.

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Joining the Student Union: For the bold and brave-hearted who want to make positive changes in their environment and community, what’s a better place to start? If you care about something, you should have the right to stand up for it. Representing the student body is a very good and honorable way to start.

Joining a sports team: For the athletics out there, that’s a great way for you to join a community that shares your passion and challenges you to stretch yourself.

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Falling in love: Something you will most probably enjoy a lot, especially if it’s with someone worthy of your attention.

 

Make the best of your college experience by benefiting from everything you can and dividing your time between studies, social life, student activities and sports. Don’t be stuck on just one. Make sure you get a little bit of everything.