<p>Random tips for those of you who are starting your first year!!!:) Not sure if this is helpful or not, let me know</p>
<p>1.Join a fall sport. At first most freshmen clump together with the kids in their dorm, and meeting other people through sports is a really good way to branch out</p>
<p>2.Go to breakfast. This will make or break you</p>
<p>3.Take advantage of the older kids in your dorm!!! If you ever have a problem, need an opinion on something, or just basic homework help they really are the best. And they can introduce you to other upperclassmen and help you make friends so you arent in a freshman bubble</p>
<p>4.You will most likely not meet your best friends within the first month of school. During freshman fall, most people are trying to impress each other and make as many friends as possible. Dont worry if you arent sure who your friends are by Christmas Break, and dont worry if you havent made many friends it gets better</p>
<p>5.Do not live off Cheetos. No matter how much food you brought in your suitcase, you need to get out of your room</p>
<p>6.Staying in the health center is not a good way to avoid tests and quizzes. Your teachers will catch on quickly and missing class is a really big deal. It will be difficult to make up work</p>
<p>7.Taking good notes will save your life</p>
<p>8.Do not get too caught up in the social stuff. Its good to be outgoing, but try to find some sort of balance</p>
<p>9.Say hi to everyone you meet on the paths</p>
<p>10.Nothing is private. You have to assume anything you do will eventually spread to every other person on campus. So dont go too crazy</p>
<p>11.During freshman fall, go to all the athletic competitions and performances and dances...essentially as many events as you can. Take advantage of every opportunity, because this is your time to figure out which aspects of the school community you fit into</p>
<p>12.You dont have to share your food if you don't want to </p>
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<li>Appearance does matter. Kids base their opinion of you off a quick glance so pay attention to the vibe youre giving off...for girls, wearing too slutty stuff especially at dances and for guys, just don't wear sweats constantly </li>
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<p>14.For gods sake, clean your room</p>
<p>12.You actually have to study. Even if you blew through middle school, you will undoubtedly come across an assignment that will throw you for a loop if you didnt prepare. And you really want to have a good start</p>
<p>16.Call your parents, every night if you can</p>
<p>aaaand that's it
GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK:)
HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!</p>