Starting college in 11 days!! any advice?

Question

Hi. I'm going to be a freshman in college (UIW) on the 25th!!

I'm so nervous (change). You know that feelings of going from elem. school to middle school, and then middle school and highschool?? This is like that x10 because I don't have any friends (not that they moved... i just don't have any), it's a BIG change and I'm on the bottom of the totem pole again.

I'm so stressed!

I'm not living at school (living at home and with boyfriend), I still have to get my books!, I just got a laptop that won't connect to internet, gas is crazy, and I needa new job! ahh

any advice?!?

I'm sure some of you havebeen in my situation before.

Answer 1

Have fun.

Get high grades early on. Your GPA  is less apt to drastic moves the more credit hours you earn. Do well early.

Answer 2

Don't worry about not having any friends yet. All freshmen going to college are feeling the same way; they don't know anyone either. Just be yourself, and you'll meet people in class or in clubs (should you decide to join).

Don't worry about not having your books right away. Most professors are understanding and usually give a grace period. A lot of students are still adding or dropping the class, so everything is always hectic that first week of class.

Why not get a job on campus, such as working in the library or at a computer center? It's a great way to meet people and in down time, you can do some homework. Also, if you work on campus, you won't have to travel far, so that might help decrease gas costs.

If you're having trouble connecting to the internet, maybe call the customer service from the company you bought the laptop from.

Good luck with your freshman year!!

Answer 3

Bring a fan. Air conditioning sucks in dorms.