Freshman in College

[ZodiacMaster101]

I'm really nervous right now because I'm about to go to college for the first time, and I was wondering, does anybody have any tips for the first day in college?

 

[SckizoBoy]

Relax... no seriously, just relax. Don't forget that there's going to be a good few hundred people, at the very least, going through the same thing as you. Remember that, and it won't seem half as scary. Also, on your first day, nothing by way of serious classes happen, except registration, department tours, chinwags from faculty members, H&S etc. so take that opportunity just to feel the place out, and if you can, get to know a few people, regardless of whether or not you're taking classes with them. If you don't like them, move on. That's the joy of 'first days', blank slate, don't act like an ass, and you can do no wrong.

Good luck...

 

[Emperor Platypus]

My uni has an entire week of activities planned for first years. You get to know your fellow classmates, a couple of older students and the general feel of the campus and surrounding city. Obviously I don't know if you're college does the exact same, but I'm guessing that at least if not all of these things will be done at your college as well.

 

[Weaver]

What are you studying?

 

[vacerious]

There's nothing to get nervous about when you're a freshman. Just enjoy the experience. It seems strange, but college is a lot like high school, though more laid back. Find some student organizations to join and get to know the town that your school is based in (assuming you're from out of town.)

Also, go to parties. I'm not even joking about this. College is a wonderful period between your teenage and adult years to get all that party out of you. It creates memories and helps make the experience all the more significant. You might wake up with a hangover the next day, but a few years down the road and you'll laugh at the history.

 

[ZodiacMaster101]

What are you studying?

Drawing, History, English Writing, and Algebra

 

[SilentCom]

It's just college. It's like high school except you have to take a little more responsibility.

 

[Lionsfan]

Here's some advice that Bill Simmons recently gave out:

That reminds me, it's my duty to pass along these five rules for anyone heading to college: stay active beyond your classes (newspaper, radio station, etc.); don't date anyone for longer than two semesters; always drink liquor before beer and not vice-versa; don't forget to call your parents every few days; and approach your classes the same way Shaq approached his NBA career. In other words, don't kill yourself trying to become the best center of all time; just do enough to eventually get mentioned in the top 10, and enjoy every moment along the way. Shaq could have ended up with a 3.95 in the NBA; he settled for a 3.4. Ultimately, did it really matter? He won three four rings, made something like $300 million, clinched a spot on the "best 15 players ever" list, kicked ass for three straight postseasons and will be remembered by everybody who watched him. That's what you want to get out of college.

It sums it up pretty well, don't kill yourself for great grades. It's supposed to be about growing, so get out and explore