<p>Hey guys! Well I applied to a school early decision, got accepted, and I'll be going there in the fall! Does anyone have any advice for an incoming freshman? I'm so excited but still so nervous at the same time. Any advice (school related or social life related) is welcome. Thanks!</p>
<p>Go to class all the time! Even if it’s just optional, just go. Trust me you’ll regret it if you don’t. If you’re having a problem in a class go to the Professor’s hours or if they have a TA go to them, they’re there to help you and they want you to succeed. It’s ok to not know what you want to major in, the first two years you may or may not decide to change your major (if you decide you don’t like the major you’re in now), take different classes to see what you like. If you can join clubs that you’re interested in, you may make friends that way… right now that’s all I’ve got lol.</p>
<p>thank you so much! that definitely helps :)</p>
<p>And buy a planner! My D can’t live without hers; she puts ‘everything’ she has to do each day in it, including info from each syllabus. Stay on top of dorm stuff and orientations when you get info about them, too, so you don’t miss any important deadlines prior to landing on campus. Congrats on already having your admissions work done! :)</p>
<p>P.S. If you ever have questions, connect with someone at your future college campus if possible so that you can always ask when you need information about something. Sometimes colleges have ‘chat’ times when incoming freshman can connect with students already there. </p>
<p>And…depending on the size of your future college, there may even be a FB page you can join so that you meet other students who are starting there in the fall.</p>
<p>I’m just going to contradict smurray.</p>
<p>Don’t go to class just because there’s class. Some lectures just aren’t good and just aren’t worth going to. You’ll figure out when it’s worth going. I’d say you should go to at least the first 3 lectures of all your classes though. Additionally, you may find yourself in a position where you need to finish something urgently but you have class and if you go you won’t be able to finish. If so, finish it and don’t go. And don’t go to class and sleep, if you need to sleep then sleep at home, not the classroom. </p>
<p>You should try to figure out what you want to major in your freshman year and be pretty confident about that by the end of freshman year.</p>
<p>Know yourself, so if you need a planner use one, but if that’s not how you do things then don’t try to force it.</p>
<p>Don’t carry more than you need for the day. 90% of the time what I needed for the day was my phone, wallet, keys, and a pen. </p>
<p>Don’t waste your time being perfect. Being perfect without being a genius doesn’t actually do much for you. Figure out what good enough is for you (it will be different for different people) and be that. There’s little value in studying 80 hours a week to get straight As. Some As mixed with some Bs will likely do you just as well and won’t stress you out.</p>
<p>Libraries have books, you can check them out. It may seem obvious but it’s always been mind blowing to me how many people don’t know this. </p>
<p>Eat well, it’s good for your sanity. Meat and vegetables with every meal as much as possible. Not worth hating your life to save a few bucks.</p>
<p>And congrats, good luck.</p>
<p>Go to class! Evening missing one day could set you back too far. Plus, some professors might give you a better grade at the end of the term if they know you actually work hard and go to class like you should. Unlike other students. </p>
<p>Don’t procrastinate. Get your work done so you have have all the fun you want when you’re finished. </p>
<p>Ask questions. No question is stupid. Not asking questions is stupid. If you feel too shy to speak up and ask questions in class then there’s always office hours or one-on-one tutoring.</p>
<p>Don’t be a snob. College is a place to meet people from many different backgrounds. With many different interests. Don’t just stick to one group because you all play soccer for example. </p>
<p>Eat healthy. You don’t want to gain 10lbs because of the “all you can eat buffet” on campus 
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<p>I read somewhere that during undergrad you should take the time to get fit. Because after graduation you may not have the time since you’ll probably have a real job. Or you’ll be busy with grad school.</p>
<p>Read the class syllabus that the teacher gives out and actually follow it (do the readings and assignments on the sheet when they are due)!</p>
<p>Hmmm. Truly: Eat right, get regular and enough sleep, get/stay physically active, spend about 40 hours a week in class/studying, don’t take on a job (or keep it fewer than 10 hours per week), attend all classes, meet with your instructors one-on-one at least three times over the semester (early, middle, and late in the semester), keep out of credit card debt, don’t abuse substances, get pregnant or make someone pregnant or acquire an STD, if you have troubles at home/with family ask for help immediately from college counseling services, make relationships on campus, and keep tabs on your financial aid/costs. YMMV.</p>
<p>Thanks so much guys! There is a FB group for my school, I actually talked to one of the freshman last night for some questions I had. I think I’m definitely the person that needs a planner. And eating healthy is something I’m so nervous about- don’t want the freshman 15! Haha</p>