We all know college is a big change BUT I am here to make that first day of the big change a bit more comfortable. Here are five ways to have a smooth…er transition:
- Be prepared the night before: Yes, I am pulling a mommy-moment in telling you to get your things together the night before. But, why not? Let me tell you the smart reason why: SLEEP. You are going to want to have it all the time between the hours of 4 AM and 11:00 (sometimes 3:00) PM. If you have everything prepared the night before, you can sleep in just in time to throw together an outfit and find your way to class.
- Sit in the middle of the classroom: do not be that guy that sits in the back but don’t be that guy that sits front and center. Sit in the middle of the classroom. You’ll sit around a larger group of people, you’re close enough to see, but also far enough away so that you can check your phone for texts and serious updates on GroupMe. Trust me, this seating placement will help you out in the long run.
- Make study buddy friends: this sounds so lame. Trust me, I know this. HOWEVER, this is the most important. For example, your advisor tells you that since you are in fact a Pre-Med intended major, you have to take CHEM1211 first semester with a lab….. it’s hard. You’re going to need those study buddies for tests, lab questions, and other hard Pre-Med things. Make those friends on the first day even if you just introduce yourself… DO IT.
- Dress comfortably…. Please: If you’re that person that dresses up for class, don’t. Please. You make us feel super duper uncomfortable especially on the first day. That is not a thing (unless you have a presentation in which we will forgive you) so please do not try to make fetch happen (CLASSIC). So, just go for the casual T and norts so you feel comfortable and in case of first day emergencies, you blend in well.
- Get excited: This is the first day of the rest of your life. You’re going to get a degree in a few years and this is only the first day of classes. You have four (or more) years to experience college and all that it can give to you. GET EXCITED. College is the most fun you will ever have so go have fun. And even though you may have an 8 AM MWF, a lab that last three hours, or you dropped your coffee – get excited. This is only the beginning. Plus those moments are those things you can put in your GroupMe.
