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15 things i wish i could tell myself before i transferred

You will get overwhelmed, but it is okay.

 Daenne's-Journal
Jul 30, 2018
University of Louisville
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15 things i wish i could tell myself before i transferred
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1. The university life can be shocking

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2. Classes are way bigger

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3. So, getting to know people gets harder

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4. Getting to know your professors is harder

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5. But, make office hours your hobby.

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6. Get involved.

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7. Get out of your comfort zone.

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8. make great use of the resources that the university offers ( you already pay for them)/ go to meet and greet for transfers.

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9. Ask questions when you see people are tabling.

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10. Go to different workshops.

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11. Make sure you are in the right major.

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12. You will get overwhelmed, but it is okay.

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13. So, you need to have a balanced life.

14. It is okay to have fun.

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15. Apply for as many scholarships as possible.

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Xoxo,

DD

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