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10 Things NOT To Do As A Freshmen

Going to college? Have no clue what you're doing? Don't worry I am here to give you some insight.

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10 Things NOT To Do As A Freshmen

You just moved away from home, your friends, your family, but most importantly your comfort zone. Now you're on this huge, never ending campus--but did anyone tell you how to college? No one tells you your back will hurt from carrying your heavy book bag or that this one sidewalk is more slippery in the winter than others. Well, I am here to tell you the general things not to do as a freshmen (unless you want to look like a freshmen).

1. Do not under any circumstances carry a lanyard around your neck. People will point you out and they will know you’re a freshmen.

This is the number one thing for pointing freshmen out. If you have a lanyard that’s totally cool--just don’t wear it around your neck, please.


2. Don’t forget to brush your teeth, it sounds silly but it’s very important.

Personal hygiene is so important in college; you don’t want to sit by the person who smells so don’t be that person either. You may think skipping brushing your teeth this one time will be okay or the one day you didn’t take a shower but once you start doing this it will become a habit and no one needs that.

    3. Do not worry about the freshmen 15, have your fun and learn to love yourself no matter what.

    You’re stressed, away from home, and have a meal plan so you might put on a few pounds. If you’re not happy about it, start going to the gym or eating salads once in a while. Either way just accept yourself and love who you are.


4. Don’t carry a purse and a book bag, it will be too much to carry and it's an easy way to lose something.

You don’t want to be that person who loses their ID or room key within the first week so make sure you have your stuff somewhat organized;it’ll help you later on.


5. Do not pretend to be someone you're not. Be you and you’ll find the right friends.

I think a lot of people pretend to be something to try to fit in. However, you’re not going to last long if you're pretending. Just be you and you’ll meet the right people and find the friends you're going to spend the next 4 years with.

6. Do not be that person who leaves the community bathrooms a mess. Everyone will find out it was you. Just don’t do it.

Dorms suck. But we all have to go through it so don’t be that person who makes a mess for everyone else. Community bathrooms are already gross as is so don’t be the jerk in the hall who leaves it a mess because someone will find out it was you.


7. Don’t ignore your family when they call. They just want to check on you and tell you they love you. You’ll need it more than you think, but first, answer the call.

I know college is all about freedom and being away from home and your parents, but they miss you, and I know you miss them even if you won't admit it.So pick up the phone and talk to them just for a few minutes. They just want to make sure you’re doing well.


8. Do not skip class too many times. Every once in a while is okay, but it will become a habit if it's done too much.

This is one perk of college you didn’t have in high school: you can skip class. However, this can be a bad thing to get into as well; too many classes skipped and you won't feel like ever going again.

9. Don’t forget about your high school friends and friends back at home. Group messages are key and so are holiday breaks at home.

Just because you moved away from home and moved on from high school does not mean to just drop your friends. You just spent the last 12 years of school together--that’s a great bond and don’t forget that


10. Always, always, always remember to have fun.

College only happens once so make the best of it. Just don’t be dumb.



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