About Today: Back to College Special Edition

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Today "Where did all my time off go?" That's what many college students are likely thinking with a new semester looming after a long winter break. Sorry, kids, we can't get you a few more days to prepare, but we can give you friendly nudges in the right direction to help get your return off on a good foot. Start Your Semester with a Bang Forget slowly easing your way back into your college routine: Semesters fly by faster than you think, and if you don't hit the ground running, you may find yourself scrambling to make up for lost time later. What to Expect on the First Day How to Stop (or Avoid) Procrastinating See More About:  handling college classes  college academic tips  getting ready for college Get to Know Your New Professors Developing a strong rapport with your new profs early in the semester can go a long way toward ensuring you get the most out of your classes--and understand their expectations. How to Approach Professors for Help What to Do If You Get a Bad Professor See More About:  college academic tips  college professors  finding college success Don't Stress Your Stress Stressing about stress begats even more stress, or something like that. If/when you start feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and consider these practical strategies to help get things under control. How to Overcome Perfectionism Tips for Letting Go of Stressful Thoughts See More About:  handling college stress  staying healthy in college  eating in college Back-to-School Tips for Adults Continuing a college education as an adult presents its own unique set of challenges, from figuring out how to pay for it to finding enough quiet study time at home. Make your transition back to academic life a seamless one with these helpful tips for conquering common back-to-school concerns. How to Feel Confident on Campus How to Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety See More About:  adult edu  test anxiety  financial aid Today Ads College College Open Days College of Arts College Math Tutor Find a College Featured Articles How to Cook with Quinoa History of Jazz by Decade Bad Breakup Tonic India's Best Beaches Motorcycles for Beginners How to Study Shakespeare   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement