My first day of college is tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice for someone as nervous as me? Anything I should expect?
2006-09-04 15:19:54 · 15 answers · asked by Katherine 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The best advice i can give you, is to SIT IN THE FRONT ROW. I remember thinking, my first day at college, "oh, there are all the brainy people int he front row". Then I thought, I want to be thought of like that. So, after two years of sitting in the middle rows, I went away to a four year college, with huge classes, and sat in the front row of every lecture hall. Guess what? I got to know every one of my teachers, if not well, well enough for them to recognize me if I saw them on campus, and to be kind enough to help me if I needed it. That was what two years of college experience taught me after I obtained an Associate's degree and transferred in. Oh, I had a great time, but, didn't waste my time fooling around (too much) and not getting the good grades I needed. By transferrring in, I transferred in on the Honors program, as I had graduated with honors, and was 20, not 18. Start your college career thinking of yourself, because you will be living with the consequences the rest of your life. The only way your grades will be going is down; it is horribly hard to go from an "F" to an "A". It is far easier to go from an "A" to an "F" . I know you want to listen to your friends, girlfriend/boyfriend, whatever, but, you have to think of YOU. Get a job, keep busy, and study. You will discover the best part of yourself on campus. College itself gives you a social education, and, if you are lucky, an academic one that you will be able to draw upon for the rest of your life. Good luck to you.
2006-09-04 15:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by I care about my answers 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Study as much as you can.
Be friendly with as many as you can.
Rest as much as you can.
Ask questions, it's better to ask a stupid sounding question than assume.
It's OK to make a mistake, you're a freshmen, you can get away with it.
Try to get along with people that are different than you. Find out who they are and what they enjoy doing. You can ask questions, most people don't mind. You might be more similar than different.
Hands off of your roommate's property.
Discuss how food will be divided between you and your roommate. Also, if there are any chores or bills you both will be responsible for, discuss this before something bad happens.
When you're angry with your roommate, just say what's bugging you, don't expect them to read your mind, because they can't.
You don't have to have all your books the first day of class. Most professors just hand out they syllabus and talk about the class and do introductory stuff.
Join an activity or two, it will keep you busy and you'll get to know people, and cut down on homesickness.
2006-09-04 22:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by 24th Princess 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself out there as much as possible. I was nervous and was a bit of a recluse at first, just hung out with my roommate in our roommate and talked to my old friends from highschool. when i realized that i wanted to make friends at college, it was a little harder because people make friends and latch onto them by forming their cliques. Try to meet as many people as possible and one thing you will come to realize is that the real friends you end up having are not always the ones that you started off with. College is a completely new experience and while it is very nerve racking realize that it is going to be a great four years of your life. Be yourself, be talkative without sounding forced or fake and just realize that everyone is going through the same thing as you are. Within the first couple of weeks you are going to realize the great place that you are in now. Good luck!
2006-09-04 22:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by caroline 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Relax, breathe.
It's really not a big deal.
I was nervous too but it was barely different than high school. No one really pays you much attention. Just be sure to scope out the class and pick a good spot next to nice-looking people. Obviously it's not assigned seating but people will pretty much stick to the same areas of the classroom every day.
Is it a community college or a real college?
2006-09-04 22:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just remember that many other students are feeling the same way you are. And . . . the instructors, believe it or not, may have some 1st day jitters too, I know Ias a teacher, I still do.
You did not mention if you have just graduated from high school or if you are a non-traditional (out of high school a few years) student. In either case, congratulations in taking this important life step.
2006-09-04 22:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by MaryPoppins 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stay focused.It'lll be alright.Try not to act like the new kid even though u are.Just be cool and relaxed.If ur so tensed you may do somethin goofy like fall..ha,ha..Ask someone else who is also new.Meet up with some one from orientation.Just take 5 deep good breaths when u need too.make sure no one hears u though.It'll Be so much fun after awhile..But always remember to stay focused on skool.
2006-09-04 22:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by OU babe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just keep your head down and don't ask any questions. Many other newbies will be doing that for you. But relax, the best part of your life is about to begin. And remember, after college, it's off to work the rest of your life.....so please, enjoy your short time!!!!
2006-09-04 22:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Faulk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's basically like when you started high school as a freshman. You will be among your peers and you will all have a lot in common with other freshmen in the same boat.
Enjoy!! and work hard.
2006-09-04 22:45:23 · answer #8 · answered by phy333 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Study very hard because the quality of job your going to get depends on how well you did in College.
2006-09-04 22:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by George S 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Remembering when I was asking this question as a student...and as a parent.
The answer: Mom and Dad are a phone call away, no matter how far your room is from them. NEVER forget that.
Next year, they might be calling YOU because you are so okay.
2006-09-04 22:28:31 · answer #10 · answered by honeynubbin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋