1. Getting lost in the halls.
Getting lost and then walking into the WRONG class is bad. However, I'm talking about utterly getting lost to the point where you call 911, pop some flares, and hope that a helicopter evac is on the way. You did it as a fourteen year old, and you'll do it all over again as an eighteen year old. Here's a hint: find your classes ASAP.
2. Flirting with the upperclassmen.
Personally, this wasn't an issue for me. I was that awkward tall kid that knew his place. Nevertheless, whether you're in high school or in college, you'll meet that one friend that always tries to hit up the seniors, or even the grad students. At least you'll have something to laugh at when they get rejected.
3. "Should I study? Naaaaaah."
It goes without saying, study whenever and wherever you can. Take it from someone who left freshman year of high school career with a 2.3 GPA. I had to work pretty hard to get my GPA back to a solid 3.1 by the time I graduated. That paper you're saving for the night before it's due? You should really do that ASAP.
4. Know what you're getting yourself into.
This is pretty vague, but it really does apply to most things. For example: parties, friends, relationships, study habits, sports, clubs, classes, and whatever else you can think of. Remember in high school how your hormones, thoughts, and emotions were all over the place? It gets worse in college when you have that special type of freedom, so don't repeat those awkward high school phases!
5. Get and stay involved in anything that interests you!
You probably keep hearing this, but c'mon, it's true. Your freshman year in high school is pretty much a learning experience. It's awkward, smelly and stressful. Keep interested by signing up for clubs, sports, and even theater! Not only will you be entertained for the whole year, but you'll find new friends, make new connections, possibly attain scholarships, keep your grades up, and even gain awards. In the long run, you'll get a big fat A+.
All in all, don't repeat your freshman year of high school. Learn from your mistakes and make college the best four years ever!
