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What should every freshman at Texas Tech University know before they start?

Cody

Get involved with organizations! You'll some of the best friends you'll have just by getting involved!

Samantha

As a high school senior I had already completed two years of college, but what I had not "completed" was two years of independence. Now with a year and a half left at Texas Tech I am looking back and wondering if I made the right decisions. Financially, if I had stayed home I would have had my college education paid for, but would I be where I am right now? Looking back at my high school senior self I am proud to have come to the conclusion that I did make the right choice. I have grown so much as a person and experienced so many wonderful things, and I would not trade it for anything. My advice to my younger self is to live in the moment and take in everything life has to offer. Now, if I could just follow those words of advice through the rest of my college career and beyond!

Katy

ALWAY ALWAYS ALWAYS go to class! It's hard to recover from that.

Kasey

Focus on your degree, it is your priority to earn in college. Go to class, proffesors give more information on the subject and sometimes extra credit on Fridays. Take good notes, and make friends in your class for study groups before exams. Study for exams a week ahead of time, that way you don't have to cram the night before an exam. Talk to your proffesors, they like to know that there are students interested in the subject they teach. Exercise and eat healthy, to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Make sure you get all the nutrition you need, helps you focus in class and exams. Call home often, your family loves to hear from you. Get involved, all universities offer clubs, sports, volunteer oppurtunities. It will help build up your resume and you will meet tons of people along the way.

Jennifer

College can be big and scary, but find yourself a good group of friends. Don't be afraid to go out and meet new people. Get to know your professors and don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't procrastinate, but balance school and social life. These five tips will help you have a successful college career.

Casey

I would advise myself not to underestimate how big of a change college can be in the life of a graduating senior, however I would also have to tell myself not to be scared of the opportunity that college brings. Already in my short lived college career I have found that college is a real maturing process and isn't to be taken lightly. When you get to college take it seriously, because as cliched as it may sound, it is easy to mess up your first semester or even your first year here. Not to say you shouldn't explore possibilities that may come your way, but to be careful is really all that needs to be said. Everyone should understand that this place isn't all fun and games, but really the begginning of the rest of your life.

rachel

You made a smart move attending college classes during high school! Now just stay focused and talk to LOTS of councelors to stay on track! Research UCs, CSU's, and Dance Academies early, apply for lots of scholarships, and be the absolute best you can be in your studies. Just as importantly pay attention to health and mental well being, and keep stress in check. Don't procrastinate!! I definitely recommend attending a community college first to complete your GE. The classes are smaller,and the instructors more personal, so it is an easy transition from high school. Also, it will allow you to save money on tuition until you are ready to tackle your upper division course at a big university.

dominique

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again”. –Maya Angelou. My parents never had a chance to pursue a college education, but they dreamed for me all that was not possible for them. Through their great struggles, they immigrated to America from Port au prince, Haiti; At a young age my parents instilled in me that my hard work would eventually open up a world of possibilities. however during high school i did not apply myself the way that my parents would have wanted me to. I had issues on learning how to stand independently when my parents' strength faltered them. if i had a chance to go back in time I would tell myself that college is 65 percent who you know. I would have networked more and would have to told myself to spend less time stressing about prom and more time stressing about college finances. I would have told myself that there are ways to avoid college debt. I would have took advantages of the resources that I had such as talking to the teachers who already attended college and getting their opinion.

Brandon

Be prepared to work harder then you ever have before. In college, you have alot of extra time on your hands. Use that time wisely, plan out your extra time for homework, studying and relaxing time for yourself. Dont be afraid to ask questions cause you think the question is dumb, cause not asking questions is the real dumb part. Find things for you to do that makes you happy or that can put you in better mood cause these things can be helpful when you begin to feel overwhelmed, believe me it happens to 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of all college students at a point of time. Be all that you can be,strive for greatness, work hard, study hard, have fun, and enjoy your college expereince.

adriana

I would tell myself to be prepared to live on my own. I would advise myself to become a better driver, and most importantly SAVE AS MUCH MONEY AS POSSIBLE!!!! I currently have a sister who is a senior in high school and I have been helping her to the best of my ability; I honestly wish I would have had someone telling me what to do, step by step.