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Advice For Incoming Virginia Tech Freshmen

You'll thank me later.

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Advice For Incoming Virginia Tech Freshmen
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There's no way I could tell you everything I've learned about college life. Nor do I think I should, because it's important to learn for yourself. But I can give you a few tips and help guide you in your transition. So just try to remember these pointers; jot them down, save this article, do whatever you have to do to keep them around. And maybe one day you'll thank me. Cheers and good luck, freshmen; you'll be seniors before you know it.

1. Four years is less time than you think, and it'll be over in a heartbeat.

2. A bad grade isn't the end of the world. You'll make it through.

3. When you look back, you'll only regret the things you didn't do.

4. Open your dorm room door. Talk to new people; some of them will become your people.

5. Don't wait until the last couple weeks to use up the $200 you have left on your meal plan. It's a difficult task.

6. Avoid McComas the first few weeks of each semester if you don't feel like fighting for a machine. You'll thank me later.

7. Don't wait until Sunday night to study for the test you have Monday morning. You'll regret it.

8. Go to dining halls at weird times to avoid hour-long lines.

9. Be a yes-man. Get involved, go out with your friends, try new things.

10. Stay positive. Things won't always go your way, and you need to be able to handle that.

11. Go to class. One day you'll miss learning.

12. Don't freak out when you realize you hate your major. You'll probably change your mind at least two times.

13. Don't put your health on the back burner. College isn't an excuse to not take care of yourself.

14. Take advantage of all the free stuff that gets offered on campus. Being broke in college is no joke.

15. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's usually not worth getting upset over.

16. Remember what you're ultimately here to do. To get an education and find what you're meant to do.

17. Be the best you. Spread good vibes and offer a smile.

18. Do what you want to do. Play intramural sports, join a sorority or a club. But do it because you wanted to.

19. Don't spend the whole week just waiting for the weekend. You're essentially wishing away much of your college career.

20. And lastly, enjoy every single second. Because before you know it, you're buying your cap and gown and preparing to say goodbye.

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