Talk to your professors in person. This was something I wish I knew freshman year. Almost every professor has an email address and a phone number they can be reached. Even though these are available to you, always go and see the prof in person. Not only will you be more respected, but you are guaranteed an answer each time. Plus it puts a face to a name.
You will learn to love water. Cokes, Mountain Dews, coffee, tea; all that’s great. But water is the single most amazing, refreshing drink there is. Bar none.
College provides so many social events… Theatre productions, dance recitals, intramural sports, videogames in the lobby, late night Waffle House runs. It’s all great.
…but you need some time alone, too. But don’t forget to also spend time with yourself. Take a break from studying (in moderation). Watch that movie you love. Finish that book you’ve kept putting off. Nap! If you never napped before you certainly will now; and you’ll wonder why you haven’t before.
You have to study. If you didn’t have to study in high school, you will now. This is a challenge, but you love challenges. So study. Read the assigned materials. Do the practice problems.
College isn’t awesome by default. You’re away from home, by yourself. Besides the low maintenance required with your room, you have zero chores. You’re there with the some of the most intelligent individuals in the world as teachers and with people who have the same interests that you do; make the most of it!
