50 Things I Learned Freshmen Year of College
Freshmen year was 9 months filled with adventure, homesickness, and growth. Here is a list of 50 things I learned in my first year of college.
Take a break from the pizza because the Freshmen 15 is a real thing
Be yourself, no one likes a foozy
From the moment you walk on campus during move in day don’t mention high school
Don’t be too nervous, everyone is on the same boat or was on the same boat as you
Make friends with multiple people who are ethnically/religiously/ ideologically different from you
Upperclassmen aren’t sharks
Make friends with Juniors and Seniors, there are plenty of perks that comes with this friendship.
Don’t forget why you are in college
Day before classes start, walk around campus and locate where your classes will be held so you won’t get lost
Don’t get lost on the first day
Sit in the front row, right in front of the professor
Introduce yourself to your professors during office hours
GO TO OFFICE HOURS! Your professor will love you for it
Study your butt off, at least 2-4 hours per class
Learn what type of learner you are as early as possible
Color code, flashcards, and planners = life savers
Read the textbook, it may not seem like it helps but reading the textbook will help reinforce what was taught in another way
Check out Slugbooks.com for great deals on books
Don’t pay full price for a textbook, sites like Slugbooks will save your life and your bank account will be very happy
Keep your desk clean and tidy
Don’t fall asleep during class your teachers will notice
Try to sleep for at least 8 hours a night
Realize that it may be a little impossible to sleep 8hrs each night
Investing in earplugs and sleeping masks
Don’t study on your bed. You will fall asleep!
You have to think quick on your feet, things change quickly
Meditation can help tremendously
Just remember this Breath in 1,2,3,4,5 breath out 1,2,3,4,5
There is nothing wrong with talking to the school’s therapist
Don’t take your mental health for granted
Keeping a diary/journal helps with anxiety
Take advantage of the gym… in the real world memberships to fitness centers are really expensive
Same goes for any type of services offered at school
Reading the newspaper, be informed
Going to Wal-Mart will hurt your wallet.
No, you do not need that blanket/tumbler/dress
If you have to think of why you may need something, that means you shouldn’t really buy it
Don’t wear Uggs if it’s snowing outside
Dress appropriate to the weather, you will look like an idiot if you’re wearing a cardigan and it’s 15 degrees outside.
You and your roommate may be on ends with one another in various times of the year, especially before big exams.
If you want to hook up with everyone you know, have one night stands, not have sex at all, Do you, just do it respectfully.
Tell your roommate before you have someone spend the night
You may lose touch with some high school friends
Taking lots of pictures helps when you’re home on break, and you’re missing your friends from school
Don’t knock Greek Life without giving it at least one chance
Frat parties are actually pretty lame, unless you’re super drunk already then maybe it’d be interesting
Don’t bring so much stuff from home to your dorm
Cleaning up after yourself will be much appreciated by your roommates
To lose a little weight try drinking more water and less alcohol
Even if there are rough patches during your first year of college, the bright and beautiful days that you can look back on makes it all worthwhile.
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