As most can agree, college comes and goes in a blink of an
eye. I never thought I would see
the day when I became a dreaded “S” word, a senior. It is almost unbelievable
that I am heading into my final year as an undergrad this fall. During my time here at Temple, I
definitely gained skills and knowledge that have
helped me advance as a student and prospective graduate. However, there are a few things I wish
I started sooner and opportunities I wish I took
advantage of earlier. So for those
incoming freshman, whom I am greatly jealous of, here is a letter to you on
your first day.
Dear Incoming Freshman,
Before you know it, you are going to be a senior. Yes you will be called the dreaded “S”
word. Now, do not worry, although
these years fly by, they will also be the best years of your life. Here are some tips to help with your
first year.
1.
It is okay to not know what you should major in
right away. So if you are not sure
join any club, group, organization that sparks your interest. If it relates to what you end up majoring,
great. If it has nothing to do
with it, that’s cool too. As long
as you put yourself in positions to meet new people and learn new things, you
will be benefiting.
2.
Go to office hours! My best papers/grades have been from meeting with my
professors and asking for help when I did not understand.
3.
Relating to tip number two, professors are great
mentors. One thing I am very
appreciative is the relationship I have with one of my professors. She has helped me with cover letters,
internship questions and other class work. The people teaching you have the skills
and experience that can be of great value to you even outside of classroom
topics
4.
Avoid buying books from the bookstore. 90% of the time you can find them
cheaper online and save a lot of money.
5.
Manage your time so you can get the grades and
still go out.
College is all about time management. There is such thing as having enough time in the day for
school, good grades, and fun.
6.
Enjoy every second. These next four years are going to fly right by.
So, I hope you go into your first day of college beyond
excited and ready to take on the challenge. Although the dreaded senior year will creep up on you sooner
than you think, appreciate the opportunity you have been given and make these
years the best years of your life. Good Luck!
Any other "S" words have advice for incoming freshman? Leave your tips in the comments!
This guest blog post was written by PRowl staff member Brittany Barish.
