We all love Baylor. It's hard not to love Baylor, with its welcoming spirit and beautiful campus. Even though we all love Baylor, it can be really hard to make it feel like home. Freshman year can be lonely and difficult, with new classes, new people, and a new place. However, there are tons and tons of ways to get involved and really make Waco and Baylor your new home:
1. Join something.
Whether it's Greek life, a social club, intramurals, or just a study group; join something! It's a great way to meet people and have a scheduled time to hang out with those people.
2. Meet people in your halls.
Be awkward and knock on your neighbors doors and introduce yourself. I did that and ended up staying in their room for over an hour talking, and we are still friends to this day! It can be awkward, but the sooner you know your neighbors, the sooner you can befriend them!
3. Get to know upperclassmen.
The upperclassmen want to know you! Don't be afraid to invite someone to lunch, coffee, or even just to study! They want to get to know y'all and will make your time at Baylor fun too!
4. Get into a routine and write it down.
I am big on planning, so I like to plan out my week on Sunday and write down important things I need to do (go to the store, do laundry, etc.) I love being able to check everything off and know that I got something done.
5. Don't eat in your room.
By this, I mean don't go to the dining hall and get a to-go box and take it back to eat by yourself. Find someone you know there and eat with them!
6. Drink lots of coffee (or tea).
Coffee makes me feel at home, maybe it'll help you too!
7. Make time to study, but study with people.
Studying can be fun, especially if you go to the library with friends and bring snacks.
8. Find someone with a house and take advantage of their couch.
Couches are awesome.
9. Be yourself.
This should be obvious, but still, do it anyways.
10. Immerse yourself in Baylor traditions.
But only do sic em's at the games, or everyone on campus will think you are a freak.
