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hang there and work very hard

I know its exciting becoming a college student but try to keep everything organized because a lot of new people and experiences are waiting for you. Always keep your priorities in order and you will succeed at the highest level. And most of all, have fun!

At CU, the transition is easy but you cannot pick your roommate! The freshman year in the dorms is the most important in terms of the relationships you'll make and keep through college. The people you meet in your dorm are the people you'll hang out with and love for the next 4 years. If you can stay in the dorms longer than a year, do so. Being a resident advisor is also a good idea and saves you tons of money.

Freshman year can get very lonely at times. There will be times when you feel like you don't know anybody and that's not just because you are homesick. There are all sorts of people in college, and it is very different than home. Find a good hobby you enjoy and stick to it but be sure to keep an open mind about other opportunities out there. Try hard in school, and be sure to balance your social life with your academic life.

Make friends right off the bat and don'd spend all your time with one person. Girls can wait, focus on school.

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore who you are and make decisions that are best for you. Hold your judgement meaning this requires you to have an open mind.

Following your passions can greatly help you in gaining admittance to universities. My best advice for juniors about to plunge into not only the world of a high school senior but also the world of preparing for college is to take initiative. spend time applying for scholarships like it was a second part-time job. Keeping things organized is very important. I kept a folder with copies of transcripts, award letters, recommendation letters, acceptance letters, etc., all the information that scholarships typically request. My recommendation to other parents is to get their children to visit many college campuses at an early age. Most colleges run sports/arts/robotics camps. So, whatever your child's interest is, send them to a camp where they have a chance to stay in a dorm and meet students who attend college.

Participation inside and outside of the classroom is crucial. There is nothing more important you can do for yourself. The phrase "don't let your classes get in the way of your education" is all too true. Experience the world on your own for the first time without your parents. Take advantage of your freedom but use restraint and know your personal limits in everything you do. College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it is importnat to take advantage of that while at the same time doing your best in your courses.

Looking back at my senior year in high school, I realize the majority of my time choosing colleges was filled with anxiety and stress. How could I find the perfect college for me? And what if the one I choose ends up not being perfect? If I could go back in time, I would give my younger self some advice that would make freshman year a lot easier. Firstly, you can't just expect the college to be perfect. There is no such thing as perfect. Sure, many colleges are better choices than others for each person, but you will never find the "perfect" college. Secondly, you have to make an effort to enjoy this experience when you first move in. Try and enjoy yourself, try to go out and meet people. If you stay inside, scared and shy, you won't want to stay in college at all. And thirdly, keep in mind that every freshman is new to this scene. They are all moving away from home, and they are all put in classes with a bunch of strangers. You probably aren't the only nervous, shy one here. This advice should help make the transition more enjoyable.

First off, do not be nervous. Every single freshman is in the same exact place as you; new envirorment, new people, new classes. But on the same note, don't be arrogant and think that you're better than everyone else. The last thing people want is to befriend someone who thinks he's above all others. Next, join a fraternity the first semester of freshman year. You're entering a completely new envirorment and won't have the friends to lean on like you've had for the past four years. The best thing you could do is to place yourself in a situation to meet a completely new group of friends, friends that will be there for you throughout college and perhaps for the rest of your life. Lastly, and most importantly, take college seriously. This is no longer high school , so getting good grades is a little harder than just showing up to class. In college, you must apply 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. You must go to every class, go to all of your teachers' office hours, and do every single homework assignment. To succeed in college, it is critical that you balance your social and academic life.