Crowdsourced: The keys to surviving college

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College, for many, feels like an impossible balancing act between debt, your health, maintaining a social life and school. (Katelin Woods | Collegian Media Group)

We asked, you delivered. K-State students, alumni and others weigh in on how to survive — and thrive — in college.

Confidence is key

“Fake it ’till you make it. I promise no one actually knows what’s going on.” — Ethan Eccles

Productivity hacks

“Stay on campus as long as you can to get everything you need done.” — Morgan Kaiser

“Take a nap. A rested brain will help more than having a sleepy one the day of an exam.” — Corinne White

“Take things a day, hour or assignment at a time.” — Janelle Naegele

“I figured out which classes and assignments didn’t matter that much and gave them less effort.” — Benjamin Ristow

Some sage words

“Take each new semester as an opportunity to learn how to problem solve (and work with others to get work done) … Second, understand what it means to have a growth mindset and cultivate it! The world is constantly changing but you have the capacity to change and learn with it.” — Mandy Trewett

Priorities

“Don’t put your interests or career goals in a box. Pursue and study what fascinates you.” — Elyse Pendergrass

“YOUR GRADES DON’T DEFINE YOU. Your 4.0 cannot come at the cost of your mental health. Take care if yourself, and remember that you’re more than your grades.” — Grace Diane Stanfield

“Remember that college is a means, not an end. Failure here doesn’t define you.” — Blythe Landon

“Make friends. Find your people.” — Gregory Eiselein

Remember, college is fun.

And finally…

“I called my mom at least once a week.” — Joanna Lind

Do you have a question you want crowdsourced? Email us at opinion@kstatecollegian.com. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.

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I’m Olivia Rogers. I graduated with dual degrees in philosophy and political science in May 2020. After I graduated, I went on to attend law school at Notre Dame. While at the Collegian, I served as the community editor for several semesters, working to share the opinions of the K-State student body. I write because: “Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.”― Madeleine L'Engle