Let me be clear, there is nothing wrong with being a freshman. College goes by way too fast to try to rush this year by. I am just trying to save you from getting called a “stupid freshman” by the upperclassmen.
1. DO NOT USE YOUR ORIENTATION LANYARD!
I get it, it’s a free lanyard. But you don’t have to have a school themed lanyard. Literally almost any other lanyard will do. You can keep it, just hide it and never wear it on campus.
2. Download YikYak.
If you’re from a small town you have probably never heard of this. But college campuses always have the best Yakers. It is sure to make you LOL.
3. Don’t wear that free “class of 2020” shirt they give you.
Trust me when I say, there will be plenty more free shirts. College is full of events that give out free stuff to attract student’s attention. Again, you can keep the shirt; just don’t wear it in public.
4. Join an Intramural Sports team.
Oh too many freshman skip this because they think, “oh I will do it next year” or they are intimidated by the upperclassmen. My advice to you is get out there anyways. You will meet new people and make new friends.
5. Buy an Eno and Chacos.
Every official college student at least has an Eno. They’re great! And if you’re going to school in the mountains Chacos are life. They are so versatile and stylish. You will love them and fit right in.
6. Hit the gym.
So many freshman forget about the free gym membership that they get with their thousands of dollars they spend on tuition. The 'freshmen 15' is real! And college is a great time to work on bettering yourself and getting fit. And again, the gym is a great place to meet new people.
7. Get a job on campus.
I know you’re busy but campus jobs aren’t all that bad. Save yourself from being that broke college student so you can have some extra cash and go out and have fun or buy that Eno that I mentioned earlier.
8. Don’t dress to impress for an 8am class.
I know you want to look nice to impress that guy/girl you think is hot. But you will soon learn that extra hour of sleep you get is more vital than looking like a model.
9. Tailgate.
All the fun and socializing happen before the football games. So get there early to hangout, play cornhole and meet new people.
10. Don’t believe any stories about haunted buildings or underground pools.
You will hear all kinds of stories about this old building or that old building being haunted. Believe it or not, don’t go find out. And unless you go to a HUGE school, you probably don’t actually have an underground pool. Be skeptical of the stories that you are told.
And there you have it. Try not to look like such a freshman and have a great year!
