Many pieces of advice found in these articles may be familiar to you already. That’s ok–it’s always good to reinforce helpful lessons. But some of the ideas below might be unfamiliar, and that’s exactly what college is for: trying new things, mindsets, and habits and adopting a range of tools for future success, no matter where your life and career take you.

How to succeed in college: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/social-lights/201707/the-tune-every-first-year-college-student-needs

Don’t be busy all the time: http://bigthink.com/21st-century-spirituality/creativity-and-distraction 

College won’t train you for a job: https://www.wired.com/2016/08/college-wont-train-job-thats-just-fine/amp

How to be successful as an artist (or insert your field here): https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/9-things-you-should-give-up-to-be-a-successful-artist

The amateur attitude vs. the professional approach: https://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2017/08/amateurs-professionals/