Here is a secret about college success that not many people know: successful students seek help. They use resources. And they do that as often as necessary to get what they need.

First-Year College Student Milestones for the First Semester AugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Expanding social circlesCompleting first test and projectsFeeling more confident about abilitiesBalancing college with other obligationsFocusing on finishing strong Experiencing homesickness or imposter syndromeEarning “lower-than-usual” grades or not meeting personal expectationsDealing with relationship issuesStaying healthy and reducing stressHandling additional stress of the end of the semester Adjusting to the pace of collegeLearning to access resources for supportPlanning for next semester and beyondThinking about majors and degreesThinking about the break and how to manage changes