As you begin your college career you will feel a wave of emotions. If you are living on campus, you are moving away from your parents and all of your best friends, to start the next chapter of your life.It is normal to feel homesick as you adjust to life on campus. It is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time, because you are completely independent and you have to make all of your own choices. If you are going to be living on campus, I recommend leaving your bedroom door open to meet potential friends living on your floor. During your first semester, it is extremely important to become involved in student life on campus. There are many clubs to join that may peak your interest including student media groups, intramural sport groups, and even service groups. You might even decide to join a fraternity or sorority to meet new friends and to become part of a group larger than yourself. As you adjust to your new home, it is important to realize that you chose to come to college to receive an education. On your first day of classes, I would suggest getting to your classrooms early to introduce yourself to your professors. It is important to be able to communicate with your professors if you ever feel like you are struggling with any of the material in class. I would recommend sitting in the front row because there are fewer distractions, which makes it easier to concentrate in class. If possible, try to become friends with people in classes pertaining to your major because you can create study groups with each other to study for your exams. You many feel overwhelmed with your new schedule but try to call home and check in on your family because I guarantee that they miss you very much. I wish the best of luck to all of the college freshman in class of 2020.