What is some advice you would give a freshman college student?

What is something you wished you knew before you started college? If you were writing a survival guide for college students what would be some of the things you would include? Advice you would give? Recommendations you would give them.What is some advice you would give a freshman college student?
I am just finishing my fifth and final year. It has been a wild ride. I've had a lot of fun while receiving good grades. Here is my advice:





1. Learn the system. You will be responsible for everything that happens. Quickly try to learn the ins and outs of the university. Ask for help if you need it.





2. Get a planner and use it for everything. This will help you stay focused.





3. Meet new people. If you live in the dorms open your door and make friends. Do not feel you have to always be there for your friends either. For this reason do not join a frat or sorority. Look out for your self first. Do what you want to do.





4. Go to parties but be sure to get your school work done.





5. Go to class. When you skip you miss the administrative information that the professor gives. You don't always have to be there mentally just physically.





6. Schedule classes for later in the day. Monday - Thursday. That way you can sleep in without the guilt of missing classes.





7. Have one overall goal. Such as...I want to graduate in four years with this degree.





8. Remember college is not all about academics. Have fun play intramural, join clubs, explore things. It's all about balance.





9. DO NOT go home for at least the first month. The first few weeks of school are vital for making friends and starting class right.





10. Become self motivated. Do not go to college because it is what society expects from you, go because you want to be there.





Final Note...If you can afford it do not work during the school year. Work could interfere with everything. Take out student loans and work during the summer. Or try taking summer classes and graduating sooner.What is some advice you would give a freshman college student?
NEVER LEAVE COLLEGE!!!


BECOME A PROFESSIONAL STUDENT.
Don't become a slut!!!!
study hard but not so hard you dont allow yourself some fun


be attentive in class


dont overanalyze everything in all of your classes but dont be afraid to ask questions or question your professors