While we encourage you to take the rest you need, there are a few things you can do on that first week of classes to set yourself up for a successful semester. Thoroughly read the syllabus for each classWhile some professors read every single word of the syllabus on the first day, some professors might skim over the information. Keep track of all assignment due datesThis tip is crucial to a successful semester. A lot of syllabi will already have due dates on there, so make sure to take note of them at the beginning of the semester so you don’t fall behind. It doesn’t matter if you are a freshman or a senior; the first day of classes is always overwhelming.