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What is some advice you would give to an incoming college freshman?
Hello, I am a high school senior, preparing for college/university, and I just want to know, what are the dos and don'ts in your first year of college/university?
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Mark’s Answer
When I moved into a dorm as a freshman in college, a colleague of my mother's who had just graduated suggested that I keep my door open when unpacking. People drifted into my room to say hi. Most of the friendships petered out after a while as people went in different directions, but it really helped me out tremendously.
Be prepared to be flexible. You may find yourself doing things you never dreamed of.
Be prepared to be flexible. You may find yourself doing things you never dreamed of.
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Suzanna’s Answer
- Join as many clubs as you think might interest you. You can only commit to a few timewise. That is where you'll find friends with common interests.
- Talk to your professors. I didn't do this and I regret it. You don't have to be bffs with all of your teachers, but you might need them to write a recommendation or for career advice, so build relationships with teachers you connect with.
- Go to office hours! Professors care and take note of who goes to office hours. Also helps build a good relationship.
- Take advantage of your academic advisor. Utilize them to make sure you're taking the right classes, are on track to graduate, etc.
- Visit the career center for internship/job resources
- Get a good laptop, backpack, and shoes. You walk a lot.
- If you're used to a soft bed, get a mattress topper.
- Do well in your classes. Classes will only get harder!
Freshman year is the time to try things out and figure out what works for you. You'll do great!
- Talk to your professors. I didn't do this and I regret it. You don't have to be bffs with all of your teachers, but you might need them to write a recommendation or for career advice, so build relationships with teachers you connect with.
- Go to office hours! Professors care and take note of who goes to office hours. Also helps build a good relationship.
- Take advantage of your academic advisor. Utilize them to make sure you're taking the right classes, are on track to graduate, etc.
- Visit the career center for internship/job resources
- Get a good laptop, backpack, and shoes. You walk a lot.
- If you're used to a soft bed, get a mattress topper.
- Do well in your classes. Classes will only get harder!
Freshman year is the time to try things out and figure out what works for you. You'll do great!