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Incoming Freshmen, Let's Talk About College

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Incoming Freshmen, Let's Talk About College

The semester is coming to its end and we are all reading articles about every girl’s freshman year at college. And although these articles can be useful to some incoming freshman there is so much more about college that is being left unsaid. So let's talk about college, no bull s***.

1. The first day is going to be one of the best and worst days of your life.

There are two types of people when leaving for college. The first, is the one who is very hesitant to pack up their childhood and move to a completely new environment. The second, is the one who has been waiting for move in day since they had sent in their deposit and cannot wait to move away and never look back. Either way, move in day is scary and confusing. It's new atmosphere with entirely new faces. However, have no fear! You are all terrified and new to the whole college experience. By the end of your first day you will have already made at least more than two friends and told at least one hundred people where you are from and what your major is

2. Money goes quick and it becomes hard to find.

We know tuition is expensive but just being a college student alone requires a separate fund. Although you had worked and saved up all summer that money runs out quick. From things like going out to dinner with your friends or going shopping for that perfect outfit for Friday night, it disappears quicker than you think. You'll soon find yourself texting your parents every other week begging for them to transfer money in your account just for you to afford to do your laundry.


3. Boys freshmen year are NOT that different than the boys you went to high school with.

Going to college is a whole new step in the process of growing up. However, that does not mean that everyone is already grown up when coming to college, especially boys. Most of us had this assumption that we would meet someone that was more mature. Especially since we were all told we would "find the one" in college. FRESHMEN YEAR IS MOST LIKELY NOT THE YEAR YOU WILL FIND YOUR SOULMATE. For the most part boys freshmen year are feeling out the whole college experience which to them is sleeping with as many girls as possible. Do not stress it. If you don't happen to meet "the one" freshman year you will not be alone forever. And don't waste your time trying to find the one. Focus on yourself. If you are not comfortable being the booty call, then don't. Remember that you are a person who respects yourself. Spend time with your friends and don't waste your time on the boys who don't know what they want. Eventually, they will grow and that is when you'll find yourself receiving more respect from the boys around you. Then you can put yourself out there without the fear of getting hurt.


4. The work load is A LOT harder than high school and stress WILL happen.


They tried to prepare you as much as possible for college but you won't fully know what you're getting into until you actually begin. Don't panic, it is normal for you to become overwhelmed with the work load at first. It also might seem you are doing very poorly in your classes but chances are you're just overreacting. Skipping one classes is not going to ruin a GPA so don't be so hard on yourself. You are going to be stressed and it might seem like the end of the world but it does get better as long as you keep up on your game.

5. Going out is OKAY.

College parties are most likely not going to be like any of the parties you've been to in high school. So going out in college is going to be a whole new experience for you. Do not shy away, drinking or not, some of the best memories you make in college will be when you go out of your comfort zone and dance all night. You're going to experience the awkward grinding and inevitable make outs with the random boy in your liberal math class, it happens to the best of us. WEAR WHAT YOU WANT. The outfits are endless, have fun with it and don't be afraid to go out 'feelin yourself'. However, do not out with the mindset that bad things can't happen to you. Being cautious is the number one thing to remember even when you begin to feel more comfortable at your school and at the parties you go to. The buddy system is KEY and take advantage of the security options your university offers you.

As freshmen year comes to an end I have had my share of mistakes. However, I wouldn't have wanted to spend my freshman year any other way. This is the beginning of the rest of our lives, live it.


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