How to make the grade during the crucial first six weeks at college

Making the leap from school to third level can be difficult, but there is a lot of expert support on offer, writes Áilín Quinlan.

GOING to college for the first time brings huge change for school-leavers — and these first six weeks, in which you navigate an unfamiliar environment, make new friends and get to grips with independent living, can be crucial to your ultimate success.

Perhaps your biggest challenge lies in having to cook all your own meals or take responsibility for self-directed study.