What was it like for you during your first couple of months? whats it REALLY like? what advise would you give to a person about to enter into college. Any thing you have to say would be helpful. Anything!
Thank you!
2006-10-17 11:49:28 · 12 answers · asked by lakimbria2000 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Unlike high school, you are going to be with people who also are high achievers. In college you have to do an hour of homework for each hour in class. I was amazed at the amount of reading and studying I had to do. Good luck to you.
2006-10-17 11:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a little crazy at first, socially speaking. You have a lot of young adults away from home for the first time. There are so many possibilities in making friends and things to do... and of course hormones are flying which causes some temporary insanity.
I would advise you to make sure you get a handle on your classes and studies, and try to keep your wits about you in spite of the intoxication of unlimited adult freedom. Stay responsible. By the end of the year, you'll have a handle on things.
Also I advise checking out some clubs to join, they can be so fun. I made my best friends for life there. The first people you meet and hang out with may not be the ones you stay with, and that's okay. Allow yourself to find your crowd.
And congratulations, by the way. You're going to have a great time and give yourself the best possible start at the same time! Best wishes to you.
2006-10-17 18:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to be comfortable is to let your family stay as long as possible, if they are the ones to drive you "off to college". This allows you to make the transition slowly and smoothly. Take things from home that you are familiar with and remind you of home no matter how crazy it may seem. This will prevent you from feeling like you have been completely cut off from your home, family and familiar things. I took my "very" VERY old pillow with me. I felt like an idiot for doing so until I got to college and realized I wasn't the only one. Socialize during the first weeks, especially during orientation, so that you can meet other people who have the same interests and may even be from the same town you are from, you never know. Either way, be sure to get rest and settle in as slow or fast as you need to. Don't rush! This goes for settling in and obligating yourself to things. Don't rush to join groups or sororities, etc. That will come in time. If you are unsure about it, let it go until you have time to think it through thoroughly. Don't bind yourself to anything that may cause pressure and stress. Learn as much as you can about your college in those first months, it will help you later, but don't overload yourself either; the information will still be there later when you need it.
Go out on the weekends, but study as well. This will allow you to find a balance between studying and having time for yourself, which you will need later on. If you find it soon enough, then you won't have a problem later.
Now you go make us proud!!!
2006-10-17 22:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by Miss P. Square Pinky Swear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a real effort to meet new people and make a lot of friends because your friends you make in college can turn out to be the best friends you'll have for the rest of your life. Also, make an effort to be involved and active in your school's activities. That is what you'll remember the most.
Most of all, use the time to really discover who you are as a person living on your own and not under your parents supervision and protection.
Enjoy it!!! It's a great time!
But don't forget to study. :)
2006-10-17 18:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meet lots of people, including those you would never have talked to in high school.
Try to get at least 4 hours of sleep each night
Go to your classes and do your homework - it's the only way you are going to learn!
If you get stuck, there's always help. Most professors are nice people - talk to them!
Call home once a week. Any less and your parents will worry too much. Any more and you aren't having enough fun at school!
Don't stress about what to major in. Pick a major that interests you.
Don't drink. Ok, I'll be realistic - don't drink too much.
2006-10-17 19:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! What can I say. Its going to be very hard the 1st couple of month adjusting to college. Its def. not the same as highschool and my biggest problem was staying focus and attending class. I might be diff. for you but I was a party animal and I always had that urge to not go to class (since most teachers dont really care if you show up or not). Its your responsiblity to go to class and do homework no one is going to be down ur back if ur homework was not done or if u didnt show up to class. But for me fighting that urge was the hardest. As far as work goes that can be overwhelming too cause teachers tend to think ur only taking their class and only their work is important so at times u can feel like u have a BUNCH of work for all diff. classes due at the same time. But you can do it Good Luck hope all goes well.
2006-10-17 19:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Smiles 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget about high school and remember you are entering a new domain. Keep an open mind about "different" people and events. And always, no maters what comes or goes, stay true to yourself and how you were raised. Have fun! These are going to be the best years, believe it or not!
2006-10-17 18:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by tyrawooley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was fantastic. I loved moving away from my parents and being out on my own.
I also recommend living in the dorms at least your freshman year. It's a great way to meet people and make friends. But it does get noisy and when one person gets a cold, everyone gets it. And tensions run high around finals time and that's when roommates tend to fight. But other than that it's great.
2006-10-17 19:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by johnlb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, even though it may not seem so, going to college/university is a privilege.
If you do the work of each class you take and always do your best you may learn many things of value to you for the rest of your life.
Go for it! And never give up!
2006-10-17 18:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of work and study. Fun at times. Overall a mixed experience.
The hardest part for me was transfering from an elementary/jr. high mixed school (public though) and into a big highschool with many people. But I survived... with fun to go along with it.
~LG23~ (legend2300)
2006-10-17 18:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Legend2300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋