Don't forget your flip-flops in the shower, don't bathe in the
community bath tub.
Get to know everyone you can. The people living around you, the
housekeeper on your floor, professors, T.A.'s, people in your class. Everyone.
You never know who might become one of your best friends or a great
reference.
While first impressions are important, they can be changed over
time.
Don't worry about what others think of you. Worry more about
what you think of yourself.
One bad grade isn't the end of the world. Just realize you have
to study harder next time.
Your friends will help you tremendously. Don't ever doubt the
effectiveness of a midnight food run when you're stressed/feeling
down.
Get out and make friends. Don't sit in your room
studying/playing games all the time.
If you need help, ask for it! Don't wait til it's too
late.
Get involved. Whether it's going to sporting events,
volunteering, study groups, or all of the above, do it! You'll meet a ton of
people.
Get in line EARLY for football games. It's good bonding/making friends time and the seats are so worth it. Just make sure to cheer loud.
Don't go to your first basketball game student section alone, not knowing ANYONE if you are a girl. Take at least one friend the first time, get to know some of the people, then start hanging out with the student section crew. Otherwise, you may just meet some creepy dude that you don't realize is creepy til he stalks you on Facebook.
Heartbreaks happen, but so does love. This is true for any part of life, just take the good and the bad...and well "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Don't run up the Death Climb when it's iced over even with snow boots on. Unless, of course, you want your knee to be black and blue.
Don't fear rejection. Whether it's a scholarship or job
application, yeah it sucks to get turned down, but you're no worse off than
before. Don't be afraid to apply because you think you won't get it.
Put pictures in your room. It's a nice distraction to remember the stories and it tells your guests a little bit about what kind of person you are.
Don't be stupid. Just because there might be"cute boys/girls" at frat/sorority parties, doesn't mean you should go. I unfortunately walked down frat row one night with some friends on our way back to our dorm, and I don't see how girls degrade themselves enough to talk to guys who act like that. They need to go back to Junior High.
Don't dwell on your past, but don't forget where you came from. Sadly, as much as I went back home this year, I had a hard time keeping in touch with my friends from high school.
Sit outside and just watch the clouds or read a book from time to time. My favorite was going out with the girls on Friday nights and laying in the Greek Theatre, looking at the stars.
Go to class. You may feel like it's pointless sometimes (and sometimes you may be right) but if the teacher sees you in class often, they are more likely to boost your grade.
Keep your dorm somewhat clean. I'm not talking about spotless-could-eat-off-the-floor-clean, but enough that your room is presentable out of respect for your roommate and friends that come over.
Keep the syllabus around. Some teachers won't remind you of test dates, but will expect you to be prepared since they are scheduled.
It's ok to be a nerd, especially in college.
Disney movies, coloring, play-doh, and basically any other childhood things will be a neccesity for sanity sometimes.
These are all of the lessons I can remember, but trust me there are a LOT more. Hopefully I'll finally find some time to do this blogging thing, but considering my past blogging, probably not.
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