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29 August, 2019
CEU Universities welcome their new international students
9 September, 2019

Advices to successfully face the first year at University

The beginning of the university stage always means a huge change in the lives of students after years of intense study to finish High School and pass the university access exam. It is common to face University with great expectations. Moreover, in some occasions the beginning of the Degree comes hand in hand with a change of city so it is necessary to work on adaptation to make the most of this beginning of the university stage. Without doubt we are talking about a milestone in any person’s life.

To get a better start at University it is worth bearing in mind several aspects aside the academic one. The goal of any first-year student is to adapt as soon as possible to an environment full of social, organizational and educational changes:

  • Socializing is essential: During the first months you will create the environment that will walk you through the rest of the year and maybe, the following ones. Open your normal circle of friends, share hours of study and help those coming from other cities to better adapt to the change. Relations are created in this first contact are very valuable.
  • Know the campus of CEU Universities: This way you will know where are lecture rooms, labs and other installations (library, cafeteria, language centre, TV set, vet hospital, etc.) that will form part of your daily life. You will also be able to inform yourself on the cultural, sports, volunteer and pastoral offer as well as of the more useful resources for first-year students. At the beginning getting oriented might be a challenge but the campus will little by little turn into the scenario of your daily life and you will easily move around.
  • Make the most of the resources offered by CEU Universities: If you have doubts, proceedings to carry out or you have any problem or question. Do not be afraid to make questions, surely many students have had them before you. The different services for students such as the information office, orientation office, the office of the university defence, the psychologic office, the doctor, etc. are at your service. Please inform yourself on how to find them at your University.
  • Create relations with professors from the beginning: go to their tutorials. Show interest in their subject and for the topics seen in class. Being in touch with them will help you throughout the year and will ease the esolution of doubts and the approach to works.
  • Organize your time properly; it will be your most precious time: classes, internships, work in groups, emails, activities you choose to improve your CV (languages, technology, etc.), leisure… Keep an agenda and review it daily to make your days as productive as possible; this is something crucial to remain motivated.

Regardless of the Degree you have chosen and the CEU University where you are going to study, the first year will be full of unforgettable moments. The three CEU Universities of Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona will provide you with the best academic and vital experience; no wonder we are the biggest private academic institution in Spain.