In today's episode, I will give you a rundown of my top four tips for college readiness which should help you to be prepared this upcoming school year. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSquad_Podcast Threads: https://threads.net/tlis_show Transcript: Introduction: What’s up you guys? This is H.J. here and in today’s episode, I wanted to help my fellow college students prepare for college, so here’s five tips for college student readiness when you’re ready to go to school. [Transition Sound]: Number one: supply readiness At number one we have supply readiness. When it comes to getting supplies most of us know the feeling of stressing over the school supply lists, well…bummer to most, colleges rely on YOU to find what you need sometimes on your own. So be prepared, find the lists and grab the supplies early and if you need that pesky computer, buy with other advanced technologies in mind, which means buy specs well above what you need so you won’t have to upgrade in the future. If you’re on a budget, financial aid can help, and I’ll get to that in point three. The most important thing is textbooks. Textbooks can be expensive so it’s important to have a plan for how you’re going to pay for them. It’s also important to know what textbooks you need and by what date. Some classes come with textbooks and access codes included in the price, and some are not so be sure you’re aware. Lastly, for my technology students, your computer textbooks will often come in access codes that you will need to purchase online for a certain six-month period, and these are very necessary because your classwork is mostly done in the program that comes with having the textbook. Number two: Know who your teachers & staff are Knowing your teachers and staff is paramount to your success because you’re going to need resources and help, and the best place to get it is from your teachers and staff. You should always know who your financial aid counselor is, who your instructor and/or professor is, who your president and vice president are, and who your regular counselor is. In addition to this, you should know who your police officers are, what phone numbers your campus has for safety and be signed up for campus alerts. Number three: Financial Aid You don’t want sharks, yes, sharks. But not that kind of shark, you don’t want loan sharks, loans that are private and can be predatory. You shouldn’t want any loans at all and if possible, should always apply for scholarships and financial aid, and only use loans when needed. Financial Aid and scholarships usually come in two subcategories, scholarships that pay for everything also known as full ride, and scholarships that assist with tuition and you pay the rest. There are sports scholarships too, but that usually only applies to certain universities with a robust sports program. In addition to these, scholarships pay for books and supplies, well most do, and oftentimes devices needed for class too. Now, here comes the depressing part, what if I absolutely must get a loan? The answer is to get a government loan, because they often come with plans to help you pay it back and sometimes you may get officials who will try to have your loans forgiven under certain circumstances. Number four: Clubs and activities Lastly, there’s clubs and activities. Try to be social and get involved in as many clubs and organizations as possible. There’s usually something for everyone, and try to make study groups with your classmates, and also make friends in the process. No matter what your skill level is, you should be ready to succeed, I’m H.J. and I’ll see you next time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tlis/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tlis/support
