- Be active in your ward. Part of the reason why the Church subsidizes your tuition is so that you can learn how to lead and serve in the Church. It might be tempting for you to disappear every weekend to be with family or old friends (if you’re lucky enough to have any close by), but remember that your ward needs you, and you need the experience of serving in the church and being part of a ward family.
- Be diligent in your calling, whatever it may be. Both of us made lifelong friends while working in our student ward callings. Church service will not only help you get to know other ward members and build ward unity, but also help you balance your spiritual, academic, and social lives. Plus some extra blessings are always welcome, right?
- Do your home teaching and visiting teaching. Never in your life will home/visiting teaching be as easy as it is here in your BYU student wards: your companions and your people to visit are your next-door neighbors. Go out of your way to serve those you're assigned to, particularly those who are in need of friends. Be proactive: if you're unsure of your assignment, call your Elder's Quorum president or Relief Society president and ask about it. If your companion isn't very motivated, offer to make the appointments and/or teach the lesson. (If the month is drawing to a close and they still won't come with you, grab a roommate and make the visit without them.) Home and visiting teachers can make a world of difference to the people they serve: some of the most spiritual experiences we had during college were related to these visits.
- Participate with your Family Home Evening group. They can really become a second family for you here at college.
- It is unlikely that you will ever live in such close proximity to a temple again (not to mention how many temples there are within a just few miles). Take advantage of attending the temple or even just walking around the grounds often. The peace of the temple can help calm you when school/work/roommates/relationships make you stressed or sad. The temple is a great place to find clarity of thought when making big decisions as well.