15 Things I Learned In My First Semester of College | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

15 Things I Learned In My First Semester of College

Onward and Upward

427
15 Things I Learned In My First Semester of College
Pexels

I definitely had my hesitations about people saying that college is some of the best years of your life, but after having 1 of 8 semesters under my belt I can completely agree with that. Here are 15 things that I have learned so far:

1. You're not going to be able to sleep the week before you leave for school, its normal.

2. Move in day is not all stresssfull! It is all what you make of it.

3. Saying goodbye to your family is hard and it is okay to cry.

4. Your roommates most definitely can be your best friends, and they become them quick. They are there for the good and the bad.

5. Time management is key. Write down a routine and stick to it.

6. Find fruits and veggies in the cafeteria and eat them!

7. It is okay to feel like you're not perfectly adjusted at the beginning. It takes time. Give yourself until halloween.

8. Have lots of fun in your time off, but focus on your school work.

9. Call home often, it makes you and your parents happy!

10. Never put your drink down and keep your whits about you.

11. Nights in your dorm goofing around with your friends can be some of the most fun you have.

12. Join 2 clubs and be an active member. This will open you up to another group of people and you might really enjoy it.

13. Yes that boy is cute, but if your friends give you the "don't talk to him eyes". Then theres your answer.

14. Smile and be positive. People like a happy, drama free person and it will make everything you do more fun.

15. College is all of what you make of it: don't have regrets later in life about what you could have done, do it now!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas

When you have no ideas for what to wear to this date function

315601
A dog and a frog
Healthy Pets

I am going to a rhyme without reason date function and I have looked at so many different rhyming words and I figured there need to be a new list of words. At these functions, there are usually at least two rockers and boxers and an umpteenth amount of dogs and frogs. I have come up with a list of creative and unique ideas for these functions.

If you like what you see, get a shopping cart going with these costumes.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

Yoga love

A long over due thank you note to my greatest passion.

28888
A person in a yoga pose surrounded by a supportive community of fellow yogis with a look of peace and gratitude on their face the image should convey the sense of strength mindfulness and appreciation that the writer feels towards yoga
StableDiffusion

Dearest Yoga,

You deserve a great thank you.

Keep Reading...Show less
Arts Entertainment

Epic Creation Myths: Norse Origins Unveiled

What happened in the beginning, and how the heavens were set in motion.

9487
The Norse Creation Myth

Now, I have the everlasting joy of explaining the Norse creation myth. To be honest, it can be a bit kooky, so talking about it is always fun. The entire cosmos is included in this creation myth, not just the earth but the sun and the moon as well. This will be a short retelling, a summary of the creation myth, somewhat like I did with Hermod's ride to Hel.

Keep Reading...Show less
Old school ghetto blaster sat on the floor
8tracks radio

We all scroll through the radio stations in the car every once in a while, whether its because we lost signal to our favorite one or we are just bored with the same ol' songs every day. You know when you're going through and you hear a song where you're just like "I forgot this existed!" and before you know it, you're singing every word? Yeah, me too. Like, 95% of the time. If you're like me and LOVE some good throwback music, here's a list of songs from every genre that have gotten lost in time, but never truly forgotten.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

27 Hidden Joys

Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

38570
Best Things in Life

Life is full of many wonderful pleasures that many of us, like myself, often forget about. And it's important to recognize that even on bad days, good things still happen. Focusing on these positive aspects of our day-to-day lives can really change a person's perspective. So in thinking about the little things that make so many of us happy, I've here's a list of some of the best things that often go unrecognized and deserve more appreciation:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments