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7 Pieces of Advice for Incoming Freshmen in College

Sometimes its just the little thing that matters to some people and hopefully this advise would help in a major way.

Dasha J. Pettis

Sep 02, 2016

Southern Arkansas

7 Pieces of Advice for Incoming Freshmen in College

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I have been in college for four years now and, even though I'm getting older, I still dwell on my freshman years. As I think about all of the good things as well as the bad things that happened to me, I live a life where I regret nothing, but only to do things a little bit different. I wish I had advice about how to actually survive college and do certain things a little more different. As school is starting, there are a few things that you should know about college..

1. Straight A's, Might not be Always

Just because you were a straight A student in high school is not a guarantee it will be the same in college. It's actually harder for higher GPA students from high school than students who didn't do too well. Plus if you were a straight A student in high school, your first C in college will not kill you. Even if you think that it's the end of the world.

2. Asking for Help

Regardless of the situation, know that you are not invincible. There will be so many situations and questions that will need answers that you can't get answered until you ask. When you ask, ask more than one person. All situations: friends, money, school, sex, health, living situations, Greek life, majors, instructors etc.

3. Deciding what to Major in

Study what you're passionate about, not what your family thinks you should

study. Sometimes our interests change and college is meant for that exploration. So don't feel too down on yourself if you discover that you don't want to be a doctor or lawyer like you originally thought for the past 10+ years, and don't force yourself to keep studying things that you don't find passion in.

4. Friends

In college you may outgrow some of your friends and that's okay. We all want different things after high school. The friends in college that might have now may not be the friends you have once you get ready to graduate and that's fine as well. They were either a blessing or a lesson. Something you will figure out sooner than later.

5. Dare to be Different

Be yourself! Never lose your self in all the hype. Enjoy your years, especially freshman year. Make mistakes and learn from them (you'll do it anyway, once or twice.) Don't let anyone try and tell you how to act. If you want to be weird and do certain things, out of the box, then go for it, without any hesitation. If you want to wear a pony shirt and green/blue hair , go for it, I would say challenge the stereotype and stand out.

6. You're experience

You're college experience is just that, you're experience, you should know that everyone's college experience is different even if it is one of your relative's experience. Once you go to college, or a University, you're experience starts there... and it's okay to not be okay all the time!

7. Keep Your Faith

Throughout your years in school there will be times when life hits you hard, money is very low, relationships are getting difficult, and school is getting very stressful. No matter what you go through, everything happens for a reason, so you can not lose faith. When situations like that occur, all you have to do is call on God and everything will turn around sooner than you think.

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7 Pieces of Advice for Incoming Freshmen in College

Sometimes its just the little thing that matters to some people and hopefully this advise would help in a major way.

1. Straight A's, Might not be Always

2. Asking for Help

3. Deciding what to Major in

4. Friends

5. Dare to be Different

6. You're experience

7. Keep Your Faith

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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