50 things you need to know before college
- If you aren’t commuting to campus, chances are you will be homesick.
- Join your class Facebook group to search for friendly faces before moving in.
- The people who you meet in the first few weeks probably won’t become your best friends.
- Eating healthier is harder. Don’t keep junk food in your room (except for special occasions).
- There are going to be hundreds of more parties. It is okay to stay in one Saturday.
- Sleep deprivation can be real–sleep schedules are important.
- How much are you paying for college? Yeah, so don’t skip class. :/
- Take advantage of student discounts; there are more than you think!
- ^especially Netflix and Spotify
- If you haven’t already- download Venmo.
- Most professors are pretty cool and accomplished, get to know them!
- Create a workout plan, because the freshmen 15 can be real!
- If you aren’t a coffee lover already, college might change you.
- You will lose touch with a lot of people throughout the years, but never your best friends.
- Facetime becomes so special when you live far away.
- Your roommate is like your sister. Sometimes you’ll want to scream, but be kind!
- Get a work study. You are going to want some extra money for doing fun things.
- You are going to grow so much in your first year.
- Going off of #16, you might be shocked by your interest changes.
- Your grades might not be as perfect as they were in high school.
- You have way more responsibilities and a much larger workload.
- ^But it is way more fun than high school.
- Limit your desserts at the cafeteria (it can be overwhelming at first).
- Explore campus in your free time to find your favorite study spots.
- Your time management skills are about to get whipped into shape during the first month.
- Get a planner tell help keep you organized!
- Download a meditation ap to help with stressful times.
- Research your school’s clubs to find new people with similar interests!
- Talk to upperclassmen with the same major as you.
- Take advantage of office hours and study sessions.
- Take advantage of the career development center if you have one.
- ^ Get help with your resume for future internships.
- All-nighters will become your worst nightmare. Avoid at all costs.
- Create a budget/savings plan, and stick with it.
- Rent books if you won’t need as a future reference.
- Read. Thy. Syllabus.
- Make time to relax and be by yourself.
- Save some money for times to treat yourself for working so hard.
- Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to new people.
- This is a clean slate from high school!
- This is a chance to cut off toxic relationships.
- ^ You don’t have anytime for toxic friendships.
- As fun as college is, it isn’t like it seems in the movies.
- Take in every moment and appreciate the lessons you learn along the way.
- ^As hard as it gets, it will always be harder post-grad. So, enjoy it 🙂
- Choose a major out of love, not what you think will make you “successful.”
- The more passionate you are, the more successful you will be.
- Affirmations are your best friend.
- Reflect on your goals everyday.
- You will make some of the greatest memories. And it will go in a “blink of an eye” just like everyone says.
So, please enjoy college as much as you can. Take it from me (a senior)–it really goes by that fast. :,)
