If I could write a letter to my past high school self, there are a few things I would let them know. 10. There’s No Shame In Going To Bed Early If your friends are all busy, and you’re done studying, do yourself a favor and try to get some shut eye. When you go to college, nights where you actually finish your homework are few and far between, and you will be seeing the early AM’s often.
17. Weekends Back in the day, when the bell rang on Friday, you could leave school behind you and run headfirst into the weekend, feeling footloose and fancy-free. As an adult, the weekend means catching up on all the chores you couldn’t do during the week, like waiting in line for an hour at the post office, doing your laundry, and writing that paper due on Sunday. 16. Sick Days Similarly to weekends, when you were a kid, being sick meant staying home from school, curling up in bed, watching cartoons, and eating all the junk food your Mom wouldn’t let you have while she was at home to supervise you. As an adult, having a sick day means less money and more work for tomorrow, as well as a doctor’s appointment to get a note to ex13cuse your absence. The worst. 15. Eating Junk Food For some reason, children
Some people find parties to be exhilarating, filled with excitement, friends, and loud music. Others, like myself, are secretly eighty years old on the inside and would like nothing more than to sip a cup of tea and pet cats every Friday for the rest of my life. However, sometimes, these others are placed or put themselves in less than desirable social situations, and end up being the party wallflower, watching, and only judging a little. 17. “I could party… or I could watch Friends again on Netflix.” 16. “It’s Friday, I think my laptop is concerned for my wellbeing – I should go out.” 15. “What do the kids wear at parties nowadays? Are jeans still a thing?” 14. “This many people in one room is definitely a fire hazard.”
I met my boyfriend of a year and a half approximately one month into my Freshman year of college. Some might take this as a disadvantage in some way; however, when you have a boyfriend like mine, the pros far outweigh the cons. 17. It Beats Being the Person With a Significant Other Back Home Long distance is rough, so meeting someone within range of your college is always a plus. 16. You Have a Go-To Text Buddy For Awkward Situations College is your first taste of the adult world, and with that comes a plethora of awkward situations. When you can’t deal with what’s happening in front of you, the first instinct is to tell someone about it and seem busy – thus, a texting buddy comes in handy. Who is better for this job than your boyfriend? 15. If He Loves You As An Awkward Freshman, He Deserves You At Your
For most, college is a place where you go to essentially find yourself, especially amongst all the freshmen who are getting their first taste of independence. You’ll mature more in the four years of college than you did in your first 18, guaranteed. Unfortunately for us seniors, making mistakes as a freshman is part of the growing up process and it’s likely that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes throughout your first year. You’re inevitably going to make mistakes, but hopefully with these tips you’ll minimize the amount of damage you do, and enjoy your first year just a little bit more. Here are University Primetime’s top 12 Tips for College Freshman from experienced seniors: 12) Don’t be the freshman who’s wardrobe consists of 99% college apparel. We know where you go to school already. Seriously, you’re already the underdog on campus, don’t flaunt the fact that you’re freshly out of high school barely able to
