10 things I wish I knew as a freshman: 1. Major in something that will get you a high paying job without needing to go to grad school or endure countless internships. Youll be out of here before you know it and it gives you the stability to pursue your true passions. Also, keep in mind that barely passing is still passing. 2. The earlier you start working or get involved with extracurriculars, the better, regardless of how much they pertain to your studies. Its all about résumé fillers and experience. 3. Make sure to talk to your professors at office hours. Theyll point you in the right direction, basically tell you what answers they want, and most importantly, they a great source for letters of recommendation. 4. If youre stressed about school, dont take adderall. Its better to not know what its like. Youll get addicted to the productivity and will feel like you cant do work without it. But if you do, make sure to not get focused on dumb things like Facebook or how to phrase a sentence. Itll be the next morning before you know it. 5. You need sleep. In addition to it being important for your health, its also the only way to remember anything you studied. 6. Write deadlines on a physical calendar and put it somewhere you look often. Visualizing how much time you have helps more than youd think. 7. You might feel like you can slack off the first couple of weeks but theyre probably the most important. Act like your assignments were due a week ago. Quarters are like a marathon and will make it almost impossible to catch up. 8. Even though its fun, know that being Friends With Benefits will usually lead to someone getting hurt, even if you both know the conditions from the start. That being said, if youre heartbroken, youll find someone else worth falling for, just give it time. Everyones a shithead at this age anyway so dont feel like you have to rush anything. 9. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Water is the most important drink of the night. 10. Most importantly, make sure to be yourself and have fun.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:01 +0000
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