Philosophy itself can be overwhelming, but when you combine that with an academic setting with grades and exams, it can become discouraging. This video gives 5 tips that I wish I would've been given when I was in college.

1. Understand why you want to study philosophy in college: Is this something you need to study in college or can you learn philosophy through self-directed study?

2. Come up with a post-grad plan: The fact is that a philosophy degree isn't relatively the most employable, but it's not impossible. Come up with a good game plan for when that time eventually arrives.

3. Socialize with other students: You're all gonna probably confused and talking with others is a good way to not only understand the content but meet new friends.

4. Go out and live: Don't just lock yourself in with books, go out and experience new things in life so that you can apply them to the philosophy you're reading.

5. Get familiar with the general history of philosophy: Get a simple and comprehensive book that outlines the history of philosophy so you can have a big picture view of where things fit in.

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