Other than the academic stuff what could be the best tip for college freshmen. Sometimes I feel scared and intimidated, but I also feel excited and happy for such event. Are there certain expectations I should have?
2006-06-16 17:18:57 · 22 answers · asked by YES24 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You are just leaving high school where you probably have long time friends. When you get to college you will probably be missing that closeness, but know that it will develop much faster in college than it did in highschool. College friends quickly become your family. They are the ones that you eat meals with, live with, and spend the most time with.
People at college didnt know you in highschool and have no preconceived notions about you. If you were labeled a dork, emo kid, geek or whatever other label in highschool, people at college will not know that. It is a fresh start, take advantage of that.
Everyone is just as uncomfortable and afraid as you are.
On your first night in the dorms have a batch of cookies ready and walk around and introduce yourself to everyone. Its a great way to meet people and make friends.
Make friends outside your major. Dont worry if you dont have a major right now, or if you find out you hate your major and want to change. I know people who didnt decide on a major till the 3rd year.
Dont be afraid of the older students. Its okay for 4th years to be friends with 1st years. College is not like highschool, there are not near as many cliques.
Most importantly, enjoy life there. Do what makes you happy.
Good luck to you, and dont worry to much.
2006-06-16 17:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
for the first week, go with the flow... see what others are doing then join them if it interests you...
join organisations connected with the course you are taking, they can give better advice if you ever get into some hitches along the way...
if you can contribute , do so, it feels great to give back to the community once in a while.
you can't do things alone. college is a much more mature place. if you don't understand, ASK... It would only hurt your ego for 5 sec. it's normal to be scared/intimidated. that's why you have to buid a support system just in case.
Other than that, ENJOY!!! it's the best years of your life, live it to the fullest....
PS, don't forget to study... it's why you are there in the first place...Ü
PPS, Time management is the KEY!!!
2006-06-16 17:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by commonlyusederrors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you're getting so many great and thoughtful answers! And you're a high school grad who can write! Such a rare combination on Yahoo Answers!
This may sound dumb, but for my two cents I'd like to say that getting drunk is not "what you're supposed to do now that you're in college." Party, fine. Drink, fine. But blacking out and getting sick are not cool. Both my kids encountered the binge-drinking crowd their first weeks in college (who said the above) and, despite appearances, those kids are not in the majority. Many college freshmen do not know their limit, so at their first campus party, they drink to excess and then regret it. You can die that way, too.
You're off to a great start. Good luck!
2006-06-16 20:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by Janine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a professor and usually talk to incoming freshman to give advice to survive the first year. Between a colleague and myself, we usually say the following:
- Show up to class. You're paying for it, you'll be surprised at what you actually learn by showing up.
- Participate during the first two weeks. This is particularly true if you don't feel comfortable doing this normally -- some studies show that if you participate in the first two weeks, you will all semester long. And this means professors will actually know who you are.
- Talk to us. Most of us aren't ogres and it's our job to help you learn.
- Exercise. An odd one, right? Here's the odd thing I learned from going to a class that wasn't a major class for me when I was in college: mental stimulation can actually be triggered by physical stimulation (and vice versa). So jogging can help you study.
- Have some fun. Because, despite what we professors say, it's not all about studying.
Good luck.
2006-06-16 17:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pace yourself. Expect the first few weeks to be weird, then if they aren't you are way ahead. Enjoy college, it is a wonderful time of your life, but remember why you are there. Everything in moderation. Go out of your way to be friendly, and it will be the best 4 years of your life. Good luck.
2006-06-16 17:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make this a meaningful preparation period for the rest of your life or you can view this as a party.
My suggestion for the number one thing to do is think LONGTERM, not short term. Make the experience count and be willing to sacrifice personal immediate enjoyment for long term gain. In other words, give your studies absolute priority.
Good luck.
2006-06-16 17:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by The Answer Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to let all the extra ciricular activitys distract you.Yes party a little and have a little fun but dont allow it to consume you.Keep in mind that it is a very expensive proposition and sacrifice for your parents or parents that are paying for it and you are very fortunate to have the opportunity. Lokking back in retrospect I wish i followed my own advice.
2006-06-16 17:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by thomas p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be adventurous (but don't do anything idiotic). College is a place where people learn about life, not just out of books. Study hard, of course, but don't forget that you are learning about much more than what your courses will teach you.
Enjoy college...it can be the best part of your life!
2006-06-16 17:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by Law Professor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is merely college except there are better douche bags. And by ability of that I recommend 5 adult men strolling round all wearing shipment shorts and black socks putting forward seck move brah or some ****. you'll earthed love highschool or hate it. regrettably I hate it
2016-10-14 05:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy ur life till u come out of college.
2006-06-16 17:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by Arun P. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋