As a graduating senior from West Virginia University, I thought I’d be a good idea to pass along a blog post highlighting: 25 things I wish I knew as a freshman. Whether you’re an incoming freshman, or a fellow graduating senior, here are some interesting tips worth reading.
1. Create a bucket list early on in your college career.
2. Don’t put ALL of your trust in your adviser; double-check your degree requirements before scheduling.
3. Invest in a pair of rainboots and a raincoat.
4. You don’t have to be best friends with your roommates.
5. But be nice to your roommate.
6. Meet everyone in your dorm; they are just as excited to meet you as you are to meet them (this only lasts for about 2 months).
7. Take advantage of your 101 classes, they are the easiest classes you’ll ever have.
8. You DON’T have to choose a major as soon as you enter college.
9. Utilize the library, rec. center, writing center etc… you’re paying for them through your tuition anyway.
10. Don’t wear a lanyard; you WILL look like a freshman.
11. Don’t wear your freshman t-shirt until you are at least a junior.
12. If you’re moving into a dorm do not bring your entire closet, it will not fit.
13. There are tons of shortcuts on the WVU campus, chances are there is one to help you get to where you’re going– find it.
14. Take advantage of the Brooks Hall elevator (you’re welcome).
15. If you need a ‘filler’ class, take Dance 101, Theatre 101, or Agriculture 101.
16. Remember when the dining halls didn’t swipe your I.D. the first weekend? That works for everyone.
17. Keep in touch with your high-school friends, but don’t use them as an excuse to not make new friends.
18. DON’T GET A TATTOO/PIERCING just because everyone else on your floor is.
19. Go through recruitment. Even if you don’t end up joining a sorority at least you can say you experienced it.
20. Don’t feel the need to get ‘hammered’ every single night. Underage citations are a very real thing.
21. GO TO FALLFEST. Even if you are sober or don’t like the artists, you’ll have fun.
22. Before committing to a long distance relationship think long and hard about it, because it typically sucks.
23. Chances are, you DO NOT need to purchase every ‘required’ textbooks on your syllabus.
24. BUT READ ALL OF YOUR SYLLABI, CAREFULLY.
25. Be nice to everyone. You’ll never regret being nice to someone, even if they are an enemy– kill them with kindness!!