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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year

To an incoming freshman...

Halie Geer
Mar 08, 2017
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year
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1. You will make friends.

Don’t go into your first day at college worried about making friends. As much as friends help you to improve your college experience, you are there for an education, so make sure you take advantage of that! Don’t rush into trying to make friends, this will only result in failed friendships. If you try to making friends too quickly just to have friends, your judgment is clouded and you won’t make good, long lasting friendships. Trust me, it’s so much better to have a few close friends than a bunch of fake, acquaintances.

2. Go to the freshman events.

Most likely the school will plan some sort of cliche event that is designed for freshman to make friends. I know it will seem awkward going to a random event with random people, but everyone there is looking for friends, so step out of your comfort zone and do something to meet new people! Some of the things they plan for you aren’t (that) bad, and who knows who is going to be there, maybe you’ll meet your best friend!

3. College boys aren't different.

Before I met my boyfriend I encountered much more than my fair share of immature college boys. Notice I said boys. You think when you come to college that the guys you’ll meet will be a little bit more mature than the boys you met in high school. I’m sorry to let you down but they’re probably less mature than boys you’ve met before. Most of them are looking for one thing; be smarter than them!

4. Get out of bed!

You need to get out of bed and leave your dorm. Go to class! It’s too easy to skip class in college, but try not to give in. There is no one to be on your ass about going to class, and your college professors aren’t going to say anything if you don’t show up. It’s your money... don’t waste it! And this is exactly what your professor will say, and something about how “it’s your education” and not theirs.

5. Make the most of the experience.

Don’t waste your time, and remember the reason you’re there, and everything you accomplished in high school to get you where you are. Don’t go to college, spend all your time partying, and let your grades drop to where you can’t recover them. Some people do great their first semester, and some people get a 1.8 and contemplate dropping out, don’t be the person who contemplates dropping out! Get good grades and make your life what you want, dropping out isn’t the way.


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