To the college students:

<p>To the folks in college (freshmen and upperclassmen):</p>

<p>I'm going to be a freshmen at UT Austin this fall and I wanted to ask folks opinions of what they should of or could of done better one month before they started college (how you would prepare in the summer if you were going into college). I have housing and orientation to do and I'm picking my classes after 10AM so what else is there that i need to know that alot of freshmen in college doesn't know about and they would figure it out in their soph or junior year?</p>

<p>Basically, please tell me what you learned your fresh or soph year that might of said "damn, i didn't know this, and if i did it my freshman year would help me out.. now i know this almost in time for my soph year so i can tell incoming freshmen.. "</p>

<p>Your advice is appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Just don't overthink it, start managing your time well from the very beginning, and have fun!</p>

<p>I'm not in college yet, but one thing I plan on doing this summer: organize before I get started. I'm going to know the basics of how I'm going to take notes/study/prepare for classes.</p>

<p>Luckily, my school offers a 6-week "orientation" where we earn 6 credits and take freshman courses before school starts, so I hope that'll be the time I get this settled.</p>

<p>relax more, work less</p>

<p>you want to be fresh and ready when you start the term</p>

<p>if you're living in the dorm, go to each room and introduce yourself and always leave your door open so people can come in and chat.</p>

<p>manage your time from the get-go. you're a college student from DAY 1!!!</p>

<p>Expect UT to lose in college station next year and don't get too mad when it happens =)</p>

<p>On a more serious note: Don't procrastinate, and don't expect curves. Do all of your work, and study for quizes/exams more than one day in advance. Also, don't abuse going out.</p>

<p>Channel that anxious energy into something more productive.</p>

<p>Honestly, you don't need to prepare for college, or know that much before entering. Most things I've learned at my 3 years so far is just the specific ins-and-outs of my own university and how things work; things that would be useless to describe anywhere else.</p>

<p>The academic workload isn't much different than high school, unless you're an engineer, which I'm not sure about. Just chill out. I'd focus on the social aspects and getting along with your roommate primarily. You're not even going to have any assignments for at least a month, if not longer.</p>

<p>The only thing I wish I did before going to college was taking care of core courses at the local community college. Depending on your major, get rid of those courses that aren't related but you still have to take them. I took english at a cc when I was a junior in hs and I'm pretty happy because I don't have to stress like my friends. But I also regret not taking calculus credit when I was dual enrolling. </p>

<p>If you do plan on taking courses at a community college at least tackle a math or english course that is required for your major.</p>

<p>Also you really don't need a bike if you live on campus, seriously it takes the same amount of time as walking because you have to find a place to lock it up and crap.</p>

<p>The only thing you need keep in mind is that you're a freshman, and don't know nearly as much as you think you do. As long as you're willing to learn and adjust, you'll be just fine.</p>

<p>I need English 1301 and 1302 credit so I plan on taking it at HCC during the summer.. of my SOPOHOMORE year rather than freshman. Can that work? Thanks</p>

<p>don't buy books from the bookstore, it's a rip-off.
Look to online sources.</p>

<p>CLEP out of as many classes as possible.</p>

<p>Study throughout the week instead of only the night before.</p>