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A Letter To The Nervous FSU Freshmen

These first few weeks of school may be tough, but get ready for one of the best experiences of your life!

Danielle Kurtz
Sep 04, 2018
Florida State University
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A Letter To The Nervous FSU Freshmen
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To the nervous FSU freshmen,

I know that starting off at a school like Florida State can be extremely intimidating. It is a huge school, with a lot going on. Whether you were here for Summer C, or this is your first time on this campus, I know that it is overwhelming. Trust me, as hard as your College Algebra class seems, and as long as your walk to English may feel, this will all become much easier.

FSU is known for its nightlife. I know that you have been told 100 times that you go to such a big party school. That may be true, but Florida State offers so much more if going out is not your thing. If going out is your thing, don't hold back. Have fun and enjoy everything around you!

Freshman year is such a great opportunity for a clean slate. If you slacked off a little in high school, or you had shitty friends or weren't happy in any aspect of your life, now is your chance to start again. FSU has every resource available for students to succeed. There are thousands and thousands of students here. You will find your people, you will find your thing, and you will find your place.

If you decided to go through recruitment and you have found yourself in a chapter, go with it. Joining a sorority can be such a great opportunity to make friends and get involved. Don't be scared to put yourself out there. Fully immerse yourself in whatever you do, and make the best of it!

I know these next weeks may be rough and confusing, but you made the decision to come to this school, so trust your judgment and know that everything will work out!

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