Dear You,
You're visiting today and are surrounded by people you'll probably have classes with and that's super cool.
Yes, there are flowers planted because you guys are visiting but that’s because they want you to love the campus. (Spoiler: the campus is pretty with and without flowers)
Yes, they also put out fancy desserts and had the good ice cream because they knew there was a big group of people visiting - don’t get used to it if you come here because that doesn’t happen often but it makes it ten times better when it does happen.
Yes, it always rains here. Buy an umbrella.
You are going to LOVE being able to wake up at 2:20 and get to class by 2:30. Our amazing small campus is such a blessing because you can get from one side to the other in five minutes (maybe less if you know the shortcuts).
The food here is actually really good but you’ll probably get sick of the different kinds of burritos they offer so get creative! Make cheese/chicken tortillas and dip them in guac, make sandwiches, or make killer salads. (Or just have cereal for all meals because that is also totally acceptable).
You have to hit (yes, physically hit) the Dr. Pepper spout to make it stop coming out. You’re welcome. Find me and I’ll demonstrate.
TAKE THE FRESH FRUIT THEY HAVE OUT!! Bananas and pears are such an amazing snack while studying and cut up oranges are really good (and healthy) in water.
Get involved on campus! It’s really hard not to. If you don’t want to get involved, you’ll probably end up volunteered for something anyway, so you might as well just do it of your own free will. Whether it be a sorority/fraternity, Religious group, service group, or something else, it’s an awesome way to meet people.
Be friends with your RA!!!! And your professors!!!! (go to their offices and just get to know them, it’s SO worth it).
Don’t tell, but I use silverware from the cafeteria and then I’ll return it at the end of the year. I’ve saved money since I don’t have to keep buying plastic ware. Also, ramen is way easier to eat with a real fork than a flimsy plastic one.
BTW, yes you’ll actually eat a lot of ramen.
Please please please please don’t burn your popcorn in your microwave.
Try to sit with new people at meals!! You never know who you will become friends with!!
Take use of the free food and activities offered on campus!! They are awesome and you’ll never get these cheap opportunities again.
Smile at people you walk by.
I promise you are going to fall in love with this campus just as much as I did. It is amazing and you’re going to have a great time here.
Love,
Me
