My Top 5 Pieces Of Advice For All College Freshman | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

My Top 5 Pieces Of Advice For All College Freshman

Here are some things I wish I knew as a college freshman!

10
My Top 5 Pieces Of Advice For All College Freshman
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/793759503052967812/

College is what you make it and if you want a good experience you have to be willing to put in the effort. Here are just a few ways to make it a great first year of college!

1. Bond with your roommate

Having a good relationship with your roommate is really beneficial. Of course there are people who don't get along with their roommate and they still manage to have a good time, but it can be really stressful. It's also nice to have someone to vent to. Being away from home isn't always easy and having that support system is really nice.

2. Make new friends

College is not only about studying, but also about having fun and that's what friends are for! It's a lot easier in college too when you can you meet the people in your classes and study together.

3. Get involved on campus

Pinterest

Getting involved on campus is so important. Not only will it look good on your resume, but it's also a lot of fun. Also it doesn't have to be a sorority or fraternity either. There are many different clubs and activities at each university that provide you with something to do that isn't just studying or partying haha.

4. Work hard

Pinterest

Working hard is very important. After all, that's the entire reason you're at college is to study hard and get a degree. You should want to succeed and not just pass the classes you're taking. doing well in your classes will also seem more possible once you start taking your major classes because you'll be much more interested in what you're learning therefore you'll get better grades.

5. Call your parents often

You may be enjoying your freedom, but your parents love and miss you. You should call them at least once a week if not more. They want to be a part of your college experience and you should want to be a part of it as well. Just give them a ring to let them know you care! If you don't I promise you'll regret it.


I hope you learned at least one new thing you can do to make your freshman year the best year. There are many other things you can do, but these are five I think are very important and beneficial. I also feel these are the ones I have the most experience with and have worked for me. Have a great year!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

190100
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

14829
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

457804
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

26596
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments