Your child got into college? Six things nobody is going to tell you at orientation
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Your child got into college? Six things nobody is going to tell you at orientation

SAPO Notícias31 August 2026 at 18:40

Around 50 thousand students were admitted in the first phase of the national higher education admissions process. This moment marks the beginning of a new stage for thousands of young people entering higher education for the first time.

Pedro Santa-Clara, a professor of Finance at the Nova School of Business and Economics, decided to share six important things nobody tells students during the university orientation session.

The article suggests there is essential information about academic and personal life that universities do not usually address during these welcome sessions for new students. The six tips shared by Santa-Clara are intended to better prepare students for the challenges they face during their studies.

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