Incoming Freshman Survival Guide

If I had to give a few pieces of advice to the incoming freshman, it would be these: Step outside your comfort zone. If you're a shy person, try to be outgoing. Trust me, you're going to want to make as many friends as possible your first year. It will open up a whole new world of possibilities. For the love of God, get organized. If you think you're already organized, become more organized. I'm pretty sure that every academic issue I had this year was due to my lack of organization. Sometimes I missed due dates or underestimated the amount of time I had to do an assignment. Also, you're going to want every piece of study material you can lay your hands on when it comes time for finals. Any past assignments that you've kept organized and on-hand will really help you in the long run. Be prepared to sacrifice. Whether its friends you're growing apart from or the decision to go out or study, you need to learn when to sacrifice something to save the other. Oh, and have fun. You're in college after all.