It seems like just yesterday that the class of 2016 was stepping onto Columbia’s campus to begin fall semester of our freshman year, giddy and nervous to begin a new chapter in their ives. The past two semesters have flown by, and it is amazing to look back to the first day of classes. As the year winds, regardless of whether you’re 2016 or not, take time to reflect on your past year and how to improve next year. For the incoming class of 2017 (roar, lions, roar!), try to anticipate some of these mistakes, even though we know you’ll end up making some anyway.

1.     Give...