First-Year Students, Enjoy The Lazy River
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First-Year Students, Enjoy The Lazy River

There is no need to rush this ride, it goes slow for a reason.

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First-Year Students, Enjoy The Lazy River
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Dear Freshmen Students,

Congrats on graduating high school and going to college! Whatever college you're at, this is a huge accomplishment. But here's the deal, you are quite literally a first-year student again. I'm not saying this to talk down to you or to belittle you, it is just the obvious truth. Out of everyone on campus, you have the most learning to do, especially in terms of your writing or English classes. Every university out there has some sort of general required class that forces you to do a lot more writing and reading than you're probably used to. So as an English major, who is well into their program and inching closer to the famed ending that is graduation, I have a couple quick pointers for you.

First, don't bullshit these entry level writing classes. Your professors and your classmates aren't going to always high-quality individuals, and you'll definitely run into one or two professors who manage to actually lower your level of understanding in college. However, you don't need these peers and professors to better yourself. You will never run into a class that doesn't utilize writing skills and literary analytical skills in college. While not every class is going to have you write that horrific five paragraph essay, being able to finesse some words for a short answer question in your biochemistry class is something you'll never regret refining in these entry level classes.

Second, stop acting like you understand everything. We know you don't, and when you do, it becomes effortless. Everyone has been that confused freshman, and the people who act like they've never been there are people nobody wants to be around. Understanding appropriate study habits, knowing how to get around campus, and knowing how to be responsible but also have fun are all skills that will come with time, so just be patient and float down the stream. College is a lazy river ride and the best water park ever.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Sincerely,

Every Other Upperclassmen On Campus

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