Freshmen year of college; a year that every high schooler cannot wait to happen and a year that every senior wishes they could go back to as they say their final goodbyes. College is a time to make mistakes, learn from them, have fun and make the best of your early adult years until it's time to start really adulting. So don't let the mountain of homework and impossibly hard exams keep you from enjoying the four (maybe five) short years of college.
1. Go to a Frat Party
Nothing says freshmen year quite like a fraternity party and a red solo cup.
2. Join a club or organization
It's the perfect way to meet cool people who have similar interests as you. Not to mention it is the perfect resume booster.
3. Study abroad
Most schools offer programs that allow students to go to school abroad for the same rate as their home tuition.
4. Adventure off campus
College towns aren't just for partying. Make sure to check out local community events or cool places to go within 30 minutes.
5. Go to a sports game
When you're feeling stressed about schoolwork, a sports game provides enough school spirit to remind you why you went to college in the first place.
6. Say yes to plans
You're never going to remember that paper you stayed up all night writing just to get an A. Say yes more often, you never know what could happen.
7. Order pizza to the library
You know those "No food allowed" signs? Ignore them, while you're crying into your blank word document, the pizza will make you feel 100 times better.
8. Drink a beer before your 8 a.m.
Physics will be way more exciting.
9. Skip class at least once or twice
Play hookie with your friends, raid the dining halls and go on an adventure. '
10. Hook up with an athlete, a fraternity boy or a teaching assistant
You never know, one day they could be in the NBA, future president or score you extra credit on that exam you just bombed.
11. Try as much alcohol as you can so you know what to order when you turn 21
12. Play a drinking game
Whether it be Beer Pong or King's Cup, drinking games are a perfect way to socialize and get drunk.
13. Go late night streaking around campus
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