Freshman year is a pretty pivotal moment in basically your whole life. Don't put too much pressure on it, but for most people, it's their first time out on their own. It's definitely a slight shock, but you'll also survive it! Here are some of my tips to keep you from failing.

1. Time Management

You'll hear this in almost every FYS class ever, you'll read if everywhere, but honestly, it's so true. You have to know when to get your Homework done, when to watch Netflix, and when to hang out with your friends!!

2. Take Advantage of the Meal Plan

Yeah it kind of sucks, but someone is cooking for you so go eat it.

3. Invest in a planner

Write down when everything is due, stay on the ball and you'll be just fine.

4. Treat yo self

You are all alone, get your nails done, go shopping, retail therapy is real.

5. Hangers

You'll never have enough, I'm currently debating going to buy more right now.

6. Layers

Come winter time invest in every layer you can. Hiking in the cold is no fun. Also mittens, mittens are great.

7. Beware of cyclist

I can't stress this enough, I live in fear of being run over by them.

8. Exercise

Your freshman 15 self will thank you.

9. Athletic Clothes

You can't have enough t-shirts, shorts, and athletic leggings. Invest now.

10. Names

You can sit by people all year and not know their name, it's very sad. So ask. Be nice.

11. Study Buddies

Study buddies can turn into best friends, so don't sleep on that!!

12. Facetime

Utilize the FaceTime app, your friends from home will never be too far away.

13. ENJOY

As I close on my freshman year I am honestly sad. I'll miss my friends, my odd smelling dorm, and I only have 3 years left!! How crazy!!