1. When you make your first friend
Coming into college can be intimidating when it comes to finding a new friend group, and when you find your first one, you want to make an immediate connection. But don’t count on the first person you connect with to be your life-long friend; make sure you meet lots of people
2. When you have to wake up for your first 8 am class
Although some of us are lucky enough to not start class until 12 most days, some people get stuck with the dreaded 8 am. Although it is hell to wake-up for it now, just think about how appreciative you will be when you get a 10 am next semester!
3. Your first walk through the Quad and you get bombarded with thousands of fliers
Quad day is a great way to get to know organizations on campus, however, that doesn’t mean it isn’t extremely overwhelming. Don’t feel obligated to sign up for every club or activity. Chances are you won’t have time to do everything and you want to make sure you get involved with activities you’re really interested in! (Props to you if its bringing clean water to Africa).
4. When you have to do ice-breakers in class
Your teacher wants to get to know you and asks questions like, “What is one interesting fact about you?” and at that exact moment, you cannot remember anything interesting you have ever done or seen and you end up saying one of the generic answers like: “I’ve broken a bone” and “I have two dogs."
5. When you finally get through your first week of classes
You’ve gone over countless syllabi, met too many people to remember their names and can’t even remember your own name or major. But do not fret, because there are only 3 months until you get to go home for Thanksgiving and tell your family all about your great experiences!
