I am by no means a professional at this whole college thing. However, I do know a thing or two because I have spent the past year of my life living on a college campus. Throughout this year, I have mentally made a list of things I feel are important to share with those who are about to start their university years or to those who are continuing them!
5. Your major is not final
I know dozens of students who have changed their majors throughout the course of this school year. And that is totally okay. I promise. You do not have to know what you want to do for the rest of your life, it doesn't matter if you are 18 and just starting college or if you're 37 and returning to college. And, your major doesn't really matter for a couple more years anyway.
4. Stock up on food and hygiene products when they go on sale
This is useful for anyone whether you're in college or not! Don't feel ashamed walking around with four bottles of body wash because they are 10/$10 or six sticks of deodorant because they are $0.99. You WILL you use them and they don't expire. Be a smart shopper when buying goods for your dorm or apartment!
3. When eating a mac & cheese cup, do not fill water to the designated line
While we are on the topic of food, I felt this was important to share. Seriously, don't do it or you will have watery mac & cheese.. and that's gross. Go slightly below the line and only cook it for 3 minutes or the noodles will be WAAAYY too soggy!! (Ps, Kroger often has them for 10/$10, stock up on those too. They are a perfect late night snack!)
2. Join clubs or organizations
I know this sounds silly, but this is so important. You will have time for one or two clubs, even if you're a student athlete. It helps you stay busy and builds your resume! If nothing on campus interests you, which is highly unlikely, get a part time job! This too will help your resume and time management skills! But, don't bite off more you can chew! I joined 2-3 clubs and started working 2 part time jobs and let me tell ya, it was not a fun time.
1. BE YOURSELF
This is so so so important!! Make friends, have fun, and do things for the first time, but be yourself! Don't try to impress college boys or girls by partying or dressing up for classes everyday. (If you are one to party or dress up everyday, that's fine too, but don't feel obligated to do so!) Stand up for what you believe in, continue (or start) to go to church, sing in the shower, and make a fool out of yourself.
Like I said before, I am not a professional and I know that I am missing a few points, but these are the top 5 that I thought of. Make the most out of the next 4-6 years. Work hard, have fun, be responsible, and make younger you proud.
College is what you make of it!
As always, thanks so much for reading and God Bless,
Kara Nelson
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