Dos and Don’ts of Freshman Year
Make it the best first year of undergrad with these tips.
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New Rules - Headed off to college? Congrats! You are embarking on a life changing journey, full of new friends, crazy dorm rules and more pizza than any human should actually eat. Make the very best of your first year of undergrad with these tips. You’re welcome. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: 13/PeopleImages.com/Ocean/Corbis)
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DO Be Friendly - Sure, you’re probably missing your bestie, but giving other chicks the side eye will only guarantee that you end up friendless for the next four years. Be open to new relationships, from your roommate, to the other women on your floor, to the girl sitting beside you in chemistry. You never know who might be your next best friend. (Photo: Zero Creatives/cultura/Corbis)
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DON’T Call Your Parents Every Day - You’ll miss them, but the more time you spend in your room talking to them, the less time you have for joining clubs, hanging out on the Yard and generally immersing yourself in your new world. The same goes for your high school boyfriend, if you held on to that joker. (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)
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DO Find a Mentor - Whether it’s a professor you admire, your assigned counselor or the student activities advisor, connect with a mentor who has been where you are and can help you navigate college and set yourself up for the years following graduation. (Photo: Tim Pannell/Corbis)
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DON’T Pick Bae Right Away - Take some time to scope the talent before you tie yourself to someone. Choose too soon and you could end up hurting his feelings or worse yet, hurting your own. (Photo: Sonja Pacho/Corbis)
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