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Three tips from Annalisa Prencipe to make the most of your Bocconi experience

, by Barbara Orlando
Take advantage of your lessons, study methodically for the long haul, and take care of yourself: recommendations from the Dean of the Undergraduate School

ATTEND (AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF) YOUR CLASSES
Go to your lessons and make the most of in-person classroom time to exchange ideas with professors and classmates and get deeper into the contents of the program. Books and other teaching materials will always be available, but live lessons are a unique opportunity to discover what is not in the books, learn from discussions, and understand the priorities and impact of what you are studying. If you attend and take good notes, studying will be easier because you have already done most of the work.

STUDYING IS COMMITMENT: YOU HAVE A MARATHON IN FRONT OF YOU, NOT A SPRINT
You are not running the hundred meters. University is a long distance race, and for this you need to be methodical, steadfast and able to manage your strength and energy. In practical terms it means that you have to get to the exam session having studied regularly, not after a rush of cramming in the last few days. Be aware that it is up to you to learn to manage your time - university is not like high school, where you are constantly guided in planning your activities. At Bocconi, the organization of each semester is marked by lectures, group work, mid-term tests, and exams that can help you to keep a steady rhythm. Studying methodically and consistently helps you to really learn and not simply memorize.

THINK ABOUT YOUR WELL-BEING AND LEARN TO ASK FOR HELP
To fully enjoy the university experience, you must first of all feel good about yourself. It is not simply like the old motto Mens sana in corpore sano, although you should get exercise and take moments of relaxation essential to recharge your energy. It means first of all understanding that difficulties should not be faced alone, that asking for help is an act of courage and not of weakness. If you find it hard to integrate or to settle into your studies, talk to those who can help you: your instructors, classmates, student representatives or program director - and don't hesitate to contact the university counseling service.

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