There are so many great life hacks at UMass Amherst. From the UMass app, to laundry tracker, follow these tips for a great freshman year!
This will eliminate stress when assignments start to pile up on top of each other. Also, it helps to plan out in an agenda when all your assignments are due for each class so you don’t miss anything.
On the contrary, if you drive home, you can post where you are going and get gas money and a companion for your trip!
Fill up your water bottle with soda or juice from a dining hall rather than buying them. You can do the same and fill the bottle with milk that you can use to make cereal and coffee in your dorm.
This will trigger your memory and allow you to recall more information.
However, remember that some reviews are biased from students who were angry that they didn’t do well in the class.
Many textbooks that are used for large introductory courses can be found through a simple online search. Also, check UMass Facebook pages to find out about students selling textbooks that you might need.
They often bring in therapy dogs, massage therapists, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation classes.
This could save you from having to go to the RSD and pay for a new key or bother your roommate if they aren’t around!
Also, knocking on someone’s door to introduce yourself never hurt.
This can save you trips back and forth to the basement or wherever your laundry machines are located. The laundry tracker can be found here.
Also, if you don’t get a job, make sure to keep checking the job website throughout the semester because there are people who quit, new openings, etc.
If you don’t know anyone in a class, Introduce yourself to someone and exchange phone numbers. If you have questions about assignments or need a study buddy, you can have each other as that resource.
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