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What should every freshman at Clemson University know before they start?

lina

College will teach you more than just business, it will give you a sense of direction. Don't let the uncertainties of life distract your studies, work hard and God will direct you toward a purpose. Although your performance in high school proved your inteligence and dilgent work ethic to be sucessful, you must work even harder in college. Don't get discouraged by the academic challenge it is doable! Learn how to manage your time, accept the challenge even if you dont succed the first try. Understand the sacrifices you make will be worth it in the end, don't participate in activites that can worsen your SVT. Your college degree isn't as far as your think, soon you will be able to do God's work through bettering the corrupt healthcare systems, and giving children like you affordable medical care that you were never able to recieve. The academic transitions will be more difficult, your well rounded personality will transition beautifully but academically Clemson is more demanding, and it is your responsibilty to step up. Try your best even when you feel you dont know what your working towards, all the hard work will show you direction.

Jessica

Don't underestimate your courseload. Just becuase you excelled without much effort in high school does not mean you will do the same in college. GET INVOLVED and do it EARLY! Don't wait until your sophomore or junior year to try to get involved. Volunteer and have pride always for your school. Be single and don't isolate yourself from anything, be open to change!

Diane

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that time cannot be bought. The time that I have at the moment is so important to the point where it could lead me to the decisions that may benefit my family and myself. The fact that I did't push myself to the furthest is already regretable. To think that I could have done so much better if I studied and put every effort to getting higher achievements reminds me how lazy I was throughout high school, and I want this as a lesson I like to learn from. Don't say that you will do what needs to be done and do a half-job effort. There's a reason why teachers and coaches are saying to work 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in everything you do. Most importantly believe in yourself and know when to ask for help when you are lost. There are helps out there in the world where somebody would love to help you in your needs. Keep those who help close to you because they are the few who in life will guide you in right paths.

Megan

If I could go back and have a conversation with the 17 year old me I would first tell that young woman to relax. When I was trying to figure out college plans all I did was stress. I used to think that I needed to have it all figured out right then or else I would fail miserably. The truth is though, even through my excessive planning and researching I still ended up at the wrong school for me and you know what? That is ok. I learned from it. If I could tell the younger me the truth about life it would be that it is not our successes through which we really find our strength and joy, but through our failures and how we bring ourselves back from them. My first college was all wrong for me and at the time it put me into a real low point in my life because I just was not happy, but when I picked myself up and found a new school I have never been so proud of myself. I took a bad situation and out if it found true joy and there is no greater success than that.

Carl

keep your head in the books and take to heart what the professors have to say. Also ask questions in class, the professors will help, they are there to teach, its their job. You can have a little fun but make sure not to procrastinate, because once you get behind it is hard to catch up. Stay focused and on target with your goals. Don't let one bad grade get you down. If it seems overwhelming at times go and talk to the proffesor about your issues, they are willing to work with your course work and scheduled exams. finally remember that Clemson University students and faculty are one family. they are willing to help if you ask.

Natalie

Attending Clemson was one of the greatest periods in my life. Not only did I get a valuable degree, I gained lifelong friends and priceless experiences. Being accepted to one of the top public universitites in the country was a dream come true and it lived up to my every expectation. I was challenged academically; the teachers at Clemson are passionate and expect the same passion from their students. Clemson provides learning opporunities outside the classroom with school-sponsored trips, study abroad, and guest lecturers. The opportunity to spend a semester in Spain changed my life in countless ways and taught me the value of learning from my peers and environment. My peers became invaluable friends who accompanied me to all the sporting events, concerts, etc. that Clemson has to offer. "The Clemson Family" is something that is mentioned from your first day on campus and in the subsequent years you truly learn what that means. Just by walking around campus you can feel the pride that every student has in their University, their home. I have since moved on to start my career, but not a day goes by that I don't think about Clemson University, my home.

Raven

My college experience has taught me time management, personal motivation, and hard work. Those are very valuable skill in college, without these traits, the brightest of people don't make it through college. College is valuable to attend because I know how much farther it can take me in life. I know that at the end of this experience will i only get a degree but I will acquire valuable character traits that will be helpful in life.

Amanda

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. I took a giant leap and chose a school in South Carolina when almost all of my friends and everyone I know chose schools in Connecticut or up North. I picked Clemson, a school where I knew no one, and was ready to start my journey all on my own. I was met with an extremely welcoming but different culture and environment which I had to adapt to. I was up to the challenge and quickly dived in to the new culture meeting many new types of people and having lots of new experiences. I joined a sorority and experienced the extremely different greek life and all of the additudes and beliefs that many of the people in the South shared. I have gained valuable knowledge from the school, my new found friends, and the different adventures that I have been on in my time at the college. I have learned how to adapt to new environments and situations and how to be independent since I really only had myself to rely, only going home for Christmas. So far my experience at Clemson has been amazing and invaluable.

Laverne

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I have gained professional development through opportunities to teach with professors to mentoring young children. This experience has truly shaped my life and helped me to really see that education is the field I want to pursue. It has been valuable to attend college because once I graduate, I will be able to achieve so much more as opposed to just having a high school degree. I will be able to help underrepresented students to achieve higher levels. I will be able to make a difference in the life of many students and challenge my students to be the best that he or she can be.

Tiffany

I have very quickly learned more than i could imagine. I have also grown up more this semester than ever in high school. I feel like college at Clemson is difficult, but life changing and beneficial.