This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WM chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
- A professor will not flunk you if he knows your name.
- Even the “smart” students don’t always enjoy the reading
- Everybody will feel lost (and probably get lost) at least once on campus. It’s okay to use the campus map.
- No matter how confident your hall mates come across as, they are still secretly seeking your approval
- Never try to get anyone’s approval by being someone you are not. There are plenty of people who will accept you and appreciate you just the way you are.
- Not everyone is drinking and smoking
- Eating lunch by yourself is not uncool. (It shows you are independent! ) ;)
- At the same time, there is nothing wrong with eating lunch with dozens of your friends
- People will tell you “don’t expect straight A’s,” but the truth is you have the power to determine your academic future
- Simultaneously, a poor grade does not mean a poor future. Here’s some reassurance: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/cgi-bin/drupal/resilience_video_l…
- You have time to pick your major
- A bad lecturer does not mean a bad person. Never be afraid to talk to your professors if you have a problem, they were once in your shoes as well. If they will not listen to you, visit the Dean of Students. They are always there on the students’ side.
- The person who speaks the most is not always the person who knows the most.
- Everyone trips on a brick
- Everyone gets frustrated during course registration (okay, maybe not the rising seniors), but it does work out
- It’s a good idea to get those General Education Requirements (GERs) done early
- Don’t be intimidated by upperclassmen. Many of them can give you some good words of wisdom.
- Not everyone rushes a sorority (or a fraternity)
- The activities fair will feature over 200 students groups and organizations. Sign up for as many as you like, it is very easy to remove yourself from a listserve if you find out the club is not for you.
- Don’t lose sight of your dreams, goals, and aspirations. :)