College is about more than academics. Joining organizations and meeting people in college can give you social skills that can propel you to a better career. While doing extracurriculars is important, it can also affect your academic performance. The key is finding a balance between the two.
The first few weeks, it is tempting to join many clubs and play many sports, either because you did in high school or because you want to meet new people. It seems easy at the beginning, but by the middle of the semester, you may find it is cutting into your study time. If you find yourself overloaded, you will need to choose which activities are the most important to you.
Another social difference is that living in the dorms means being surrounded by other students all of the time. It is much easier to get distracted or pressured into going out, even when you have work to do. Finding a good place to study where you will not be tempted to talk to friends is a good way to avoid this problem.
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