As a first-year student, you may feel like you’re at the bottom of the totem pole. You might think that being a freshman isn’t the greatest thing on earth, and you probably long to be a sophomore, junior or senior. Despite popular belief, it’s not all bad being a “freshie.” Here’s just a few of the many reasons why being a freshmen is actually a good thing:
1. All your friends are conveniently in one spot, aka East Halls.
2. You’re within walking distance of the BJC and Beaver Stadium.
3. The Berkey Creamery is less than a block away.
4. You can join every organization your heart desires.
5. You can make friends with other freshmen on a daily basis.
6. You generally get into frats and apartment parties for free.
7. You can go out as many times as you want because you’re only a freshman once (..YOFO?).
8. All your classes are mostly “gen eds” so you have tons of free time.
9. You get a chance to start over with your reputation. No one knows you here, so you can be whoever you want to be.
10. You are offered free pizza all the time when you join new clubs.
11. Everything seems better because you’re experiencing it for the first time.
12. Bored? No worries. Your floor or RA will have something fun planned for the night.
13. You have four years to decide your major and career.
14. The “Big O” is right in Findlay! #Winning
15. It’s acceptable to gain the freshmen fifteen.