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Colby College

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Colby College Students
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Tips to Succeed at Colby

  • Don’t be afraid of the upperclassmen—they’re your most valuable resource.
  • Don’t be afraid of the professors—they’re good resources, too.
  • Go to office hours or after class study sessions.
  • Read the Digest. Or at least skim it.
  • Wear your collar up.
  • Don’t puke in your first month.
  • Work hard, play hard.
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