<p>How would you or what would you reccommend to freshman ( like myself ) to make the most out of college life? As far as the social, studying, dorms and everything type of aspect?</p>
<p>In my very humble opinion, join clubs or activities you’re interested. It’s an easy way to meet new people who share some of the same likes you have.</p>
<p>In regards to studying, make Cal Newport your best friend.
[Study</a> Hacks](<a href=“http://calnewport.com/blog/]Study”>Study Hacks - Decoding Patterns of Success - Cal Newport)
And perhaps buy his books from Amazon while you’re at it.</p>
<p>Regarding dorms, consider leaving your dorm room door open as another easy way to make friends quickly.</p>
<p>When I lived in a dorm, I had painted the walls and went a little crazy decorating it to the point it looked like a regular bedroom instead of a prison cell – that dorms (at my old school) tended to look like. Because of this, people were constantly sticking their heads into my room and I actually met most of my friends from this, joining clubs and from my major. (At my oldest college, the student body was small so you’d see the same people in your major over and over and over.)</p>
<p>The fact that it’s already late march means that whatever advice we give, you only have 1.5-2 months to do it. I figure you’ve had a lame experience so far. </p>
<p>Anyways, if that’s the case, just do the opposite of whatever you’ve been doing for the next month or two. Like if you never go to parties, go to a few every weekend (don’t stop at the first, it might suck or you may be awkward). If you party a lot but are sick of it, then try to have some quality fun with your friends on weekends.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice on that. I am actually a high school senior, will be graduating early but I do not start college until the Fall and I just want to make it the best</p>
<p>It’s just unusual, Mr. High School Senior, to claim you are a college freshman when you aren’t…</p>
<p>Anyway, in order to make the most of your first year, have a lot of sex. You may not accomplish much in actuality - or you might - but you will always feel like you made the most of it if you take that approach.</p>
<p>I’d second the join clubs and activities option.</p>
<p>Really, you just need to be social, keep your eyes and ears open, and go out a lot. I mean, just don’t stay in your room/keep it closed. Meet people. If you’re bored, go out, find something interesting, and do it. </p>
<p>Talk to strangers.</p>
<p>Download WoW right when you move into your dorm. I hear it makes plenty of friends. E-friends to be exact :)</p>
<p>Leave your dorm room open. Go out a lot. Get involved in activities like an intramural sport. Study during the day so you can hang out at night. Pledge a frat. Be chill with everyone.</p>
<p>On that note, I second most of the advice given here. Leave your dorm room open and go to dorm activities and parties. Even if you don’t like partying, it’s good to be social with the people that do go out. At meals, eat with other people even if you don’t know them that well. In the early going, most people will be looking to meet more people. </p>
<p>I know people that take jimwhatever’s advice. Other people don’t necessarily hate you, but they will not particularly like you if you just do that antisocial behavior. Imo, it makes you seem like you have better things to do than hang out with people.</p>
<p>Never heard of study hacks … might be good.</p>
<p>I agree with plattsburg, get carl newport’s books theyre really good for studying. Otherwise id say join clubs and make study groups outside of class, its an easy way to get lunch with people and get to know the people in your classes</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice guys</p>