Any time I ask my friends for a quote for my articles or for ideas, I always get non-serious answers. Here is what I got when I asked for advice for college freshmen:
1. Wear sensible shoes when walking to class.
2. School. Sleep. Social Life. Pick 2.
3. Cargos are a no.
4. Make money, get turnt'.
5. Don't take classes in the swine building because you'll die walking there.
6. Take upperclassmen to the dining halls, and you'll be the coolest kid on campus.
BUT, for real. Here is some legit advice that they eventually gave me:
1. Go to class and do school first. After all, that is why you are here in the first place.
2. Maintain a balanced diet and exercise. The dreaded freshman fifteen will catch up with you if you don't.
3. Enjoy the dorm life while you can!
Get along with your roommate and write up some guidelines if needed.
4. Drinking is a part of the college culture.
Be smart and safe and have fun while doing it! And just because everyone else is going out doesn't mean you can't stay in and have a night to yourself!
5. FOMO is a self-diagnosed disease not an actual thing.
You can miss a social event if it means seeing your family, working or doing homework.
6. Don't be afraid to get involved in a bunch of things!
Leave your trying to be cool attitude in high school *insert peace sign emoji*
7. BREATHE.
These are going to be the best four years of your life, so enjoy it.
Shout out to Hannah, Sierra, Kasey and Geena for always giving me THE BEST advice.