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11 Things I Wish I Knew Before College

College isn't high school.

Blakely Dooley
Aug 08, 2016
Brewton-Parker College
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Here is some advice for the incoming freshman

1. Do not buy your books from the campus book store.

There are so many cheaper options such as online sites like Chegg or Ebay. You can even try to buy books from other students because all college students are looking to make some easy money.

2. Learn to have good eating habits before college.

Trust me, freshman 15 is a real thing so learn to eat healthy and have healthy snacks in your room because the cafeteria will not always (or hardly ever) have good food.

3.Get involved!!

When your school has activities go and get involved. This is the best way to meet new people. As a college student who isn't a part of a sports team, I found this was the best way to make new friends.

4.Nobody really has it all together.

Some freshman come in thinking they have everything planned out. They really don't. It really doesn't happen. Everyone is as scared and confused as you are.

5.SLEEP!!

Sleep is important! You will have all-nighters. If you are a procrastinator like pretty much every other college student, it is important to find some time to sleep even if its only for a few hours.

6.Become friends with the upper classman.

They will be your best friends. They will help you study, tell you what professors to have, and also they can let you borrow books.

7.Take advantage of free food.

I mean who doesn't love food... especially food that is free? Having money throughout college is normally kind of hard. So, definitely take advantage of free food.

8.Make time for your friends.

It is so easy to get caught up in all the class work you will have but sometimes its important to just take some time for yourself.

9. It's okay to look like a slob.

Going to class in gym shorts and a t shirt is okay. There is no point in dressing up because not really anyone does. You get looked at funny for dressing up.

10. Get away the weekend before exam week.

Make sure you get off campus the weekend before exams. Make time for studying and save yourself some free time to relax. Exam week is a very stressful week.

11. Lastly do not forget who you are.

It is so easy to get caught up in trying to fit in and find new friends but stay true to yourself and make people love you for you.

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