Freshman year at college is one of the most exciting things. You don't have mom and dad telling you what to do or when to do it. All the new friends you could want live right down the hall from you. You make your own schedule. You get to experience life in every and any way you want! Looking back there's a few things I wish someone told me.
1. You are going to hate your 8am.
I know high school started at 7:20 and it was easy to get up and look 100% every day...but you are going to hate yourself on Friday morning. The only way not to hate yourself on Friday morning is by abstaining from Thirsty Thursday, and lets face it that might happen once...twice if you're lucky.
2. Go to class
Yes, attendance is not always mandatory, but the professors notice you when you show up. Plus it helps a lot when test time comes around. Plus, if the professor knows you, sometimes they'll bump your grade.
3. Go to every free event
There are tons of free events on campus every week. Drag your roommate and go! Maybe it'll suck, but you might get a free shirt. Most of the time there's even free food!
4. Don't waste all your flex
Sure pizza is great for dinner, but you're going to want that pizza more at the end of the semester. Go to the dinning hall and make friends.
5. Go to the gym
The freshman 15 is real...and every year after that you'll gain more. So if you want that pizza then go to the gym.
6. Call your parents.
They miss you more than you think. Plus they'll be more willing to give you money when you run out if you call them on a regular basis.
7. Be nice to your roommate.
You don't have to be friends, but you do have to live together. So, be nice otherwise it will be a much longer year than it needs to be.
8. Get involved.
You don't have to sign up for every single club. Just find a couple that you really enjoy and make friends. It'll help you keep your sanity when classes and friends are driving you insane.
9. Take pictures.
You'll want them. These are the memories you'll hold dear for a long time, so have something to look back on.
10. As my dad told me, "Experience life!"
Do everything you want, and everything you don't. Don't stay in your room all day. Get out there and have fun! These are the best years of your life, enjoy them!
