These are some tips I learned during my first week of college. I definitely recommend them to every student out there, especially freshmen!

1.Take your ID with you everywhere you go

This may seem silly, but I didn't know till I got to school that my ID was a vital part of my everyday life. If you live on campus, you use it to get into your dorm hall, past the front desk, into your room and into the bathroom. If you leave without it and your roommate isn't home, you have to go through the front desk and get help. If you eat at dining halls on campus, you also need that to get in and pay.

2. Make friends with the people on your floor.

Whenever you get on the elevator, pass the lobby or are in the bathroom, always say hi to someone. You never know who will be your friend

3. Facebook is your friend.

Okay, I know. Facebook is lame, but it is a great place to start when making friends. You will meet other people who live in your building before you even get there.

4. Bring snacks or go to the grocery store.

You will find yourself hungry at the most inconvenient times. I have recently been forgetting to eat throughout the day because I am so busy. I always grab a banana and a snack before I leave for the day.

5. Go to as many events as you can.

During the week you move in, most campuses have events going on throughout the whole campus. Go to as many as you can and make as many friends as you can during these events.

6. Wear comfy shoes.

As much as I didn't want to say goodbye to my Birk's, I had to. I walk so much everyday. I am so happy I brought my comfortable shoes with me

7. Carry a reusable water bottle with you.

Like mentioned before, I find myself hungry when the dining halls are closed and I also find myself dying of thirst. I am so thankful I carry my water bottle with me.

8. Carry an umbrella with you.

To say the least: you never know when it will rain.