<p>Some advice that I would give students is that stand on your own feet. By all means if you are making the choice to hookup with people constantly, more power to you. However don’t let the mindsets of those around you influence you to do something you are not prepared for. Hold yourself to standards make sure anyone you choose to get involved with is being safe. </p>
<p>Other general info</p>
<p>•You leave with who you come with. I find this especially important for girls, and especially if you do not know where you are. If you are positive that she is with someone you trust and she trusts and you have phone numbers and such then that is the exception (assuming both parties are not drunk) </p>
<p>•Dont leave drinks unattended. Often times in college there is a popular drink “Jungle Juice” which is essentially vodka and soda and ice, watch your drink being made and watch it the whole time until It gets to to you. Unfortunately it is college and many people will take whatever is free but this is where the buddy system comes in handy, if, god forbid you feel like something isn’t right you have your right hand man with you. </p>
<p>•Learn your limit, I am guilty of this. I rarely drank before my birthday and on my birthday I drank a lot it could’ve ended up badly had I not had good friends. Also, don’t mix liquor. </p>
<p>And most importantly, remember that college, especially being away at college, is a learning experience. You’re going to mess up. It is VITAL that you have a support system around you when you mess up. My first year great. My biggest help was my residence director who I could go to with ANYTHING as well as my freshman seminar professor. When I was overwhelmed I knew I could go to her and vent over tea and cookies. This first year did wonders for me because for the first time in a log time I am comfortable in my skin. I did a lot of self searching while away; join clubs, make new friends, try something you’ve done! </p>