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Tips For Incoming 2002 Freshmen
An Anonymous Freshman asks: "I, along with many other individuals in my age bracket, will soon be heading off to college. It seems that it would be quite easy to become bombarded by the many changes and potential pressures that are on the horizon. So, as the fall semester/quarter rapidly approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to ask what seems to be an experienced (and, overall, educated) community for any suggestions that would aid myself and the numerous other 'freshman-to-be' in adjusting to college social life (or lack thereof), academics, and the like. I would especially appreciate comments related to the potential necessity of time management in response to increased study requirements (and the desire to have an existence, otherwise)."
First off, college is about more than academics, it's a growth experience. People who limit themselves to only the academic part of college are missing out on the best years of their life.
You've got 4 years to fucka round before you have to join the rest of the shlubs in the workforce, so take advantage of it. If you don't you'll be sorry.
This isn't meant to completly deter you from your studies, but you need to find a happy balance between partying and studying. Don't study so much that you have no social life and don't let your social life cause you to fail your classes...
another tip, if you don't like your roommate in the dorms, switch asap. Living with reality-avoidant linux nerds for even a semester will make you insane. completely insane....
DON'T JOIN THE ROLEPLAYING CLUB IF YOU INTEND TO PERSUE THE TENDER GENDER. Women with class avoid anyone who even own a D20...
Also, drinking before english classes does help, trust me...
Wear sunscreen!
Degaussing scares the bad magnetism out of the monitor and fills it with good karma.
extra for #2 --
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Download and save information about future courses, including syllabi, homework, and of course, solutions. Do this before taking the course, as most profs tend to either archive evrything on their websites, or re-use the webpages, but only overwrite previous course info when it comes time to start the new semester.
Most schools use the same books, especially classic books, so make use of other schools course websites (via google) for solutions and information.
Lastly, make use of all that info RESPONSIBLY!! You know what I mean.
(remaining AC because I've actually done this, and will be taking a few courses this fall for which I have everything already. it's helped me to a few good grades in some courses already, and I dont want my profs, especially those who read