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5 Tips I Wish Someone Told Me Before College

You go into college not knowing what to expect but these tips will prepare you.

Jessica Carnivale

Aug 23, 2018

Arizona State University

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We all know that college is very different than high school. There's no one telling you what to do anymore. What you do during your free time is completely up to you. At first, you have no idea what to do with your free time but suddenly you find that there are so many things for you. Maybe clubs, greek life, a job, going to the gym, there are so many different things you can fill your time with. However, once you find yourself busy it might be hard to stay on top of everything. These are some things that I wish someone had told me before I went to college.

Pack a bag every morning

When you leave in the morning for your classes you don't know when you are going to be back in your dorm. So, in addition to packing your book and laptop pack your self some snacks, chargers, water, and anything else you think you might need.

Use a planner

During syllabus week professors are going to give you so many dates. They will be able to tell you exactly what you are doing every day of the semester. They might overwhelm you with dates and assignments but don't stress. Just write down the important ones (ex. first quiz/test, first homework assignment, midterm, final). If you write these down for your classes then you can go back to your planner after a long day of classes and look at the calendar and see what your semester looks like.

Do your laundry at weird times

One thing you don't want to be doing is fighting for a washer or dryer when you could be doing more important things. So try to go when you don't think anyone else will be there. So like if you are going to be staying up all night doing homework try double tasking. Take your homework to do laundry then once you are finished you'll have done both homework and laundry. Or maybe you are a morning person so go when everyone is still asleep.

Make your bed every morning

This is a hard one believe it or not. Making your bed seems like such an easy chore but it every day does make a difference. When you come back from class odds are you are going to want to take a nap but you have better things to do, like homework. Doing your homework in bed means starting your homework, checking your phone, then falling asleep. Use the desk that the university gives you and grind out some homework and keep your bed made and looking cute.

Make friends with the security guards, dinning hall people, and residential assistant.

These are the people how will be letting you in or out of buildings or making your food. You want to be friends with them. These are the people that are going to help you when you locked out. Or might let you get ice cream after the dining hall is closed. Or your RA if you are friends with them they might let it slide when you are a little too loud during quiet hours.

College is a very big adjustment but if you follow these tips it will help you be more successful. Just by doing these simple things it will make you more organized and capable of reaching your goals.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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