For most students, the first week of college is a big fat tangle of emotions.
You’re excited to be out on your own, nervous
about what’s coming, maybe even a little homesick. Want to know what it’s going
to be like? I’ve got you covered.
Move-in Day
You and your parents will spend a good portion of the day unloading
your stuff, meeting your roommate, and running errands to hunt down the super
important things you somehow forgot to pack. You might check out the campus a little, maybe eat lunch or dinner
with your parents, and then, suddenly, it will be time for them to go.
The first night in your room with a new roommate might be a
little awkward, but that’s just because you don’t know each other yet. Try to
get things unpacked and a little
situated so that your comfortable with the new adjustment of making the move to
live on your own.
Welcome Week
Whether or not your school calls it “Welcome Week,” the
first week at most colleges is usually geared toward getting
freshmen settled in and acquainted with each other and the campus. That means
there are lots of activities planned so go out get involved and meet some new
people.
Everyone’s a little nervous the first week, so it is the BEST time to make friends! You don’t
have to go to every activity, but if something sounds interesting, check it
out, and don’t be afraid to say hi.
First Day of Class
College
classes are different than high school classes-sometimes very
different. Rather than passing out worksheets the first day, college professors
are more apt to give you a scary-looking syllabus, start lecture, or to say
things like, “The person to the right of you and to the left of you will drop
this class.” This statement is not true for the most part your whole class will still stay and finish it with you
Don’t be intimidated! Once you’ve been to a few classes,
you’ll start to recognize faces and get used to the professor’s lecture style.
It’s a change, but it’s not as bad as it seems!
Walk around the campus a bit so your familiar with where you’re
going so your not the person who walks into late on your first day of class and
the professor makes an example of you.
Find a Convenient Time to eat
Nothing is worse than the whole entire cafeteria being so
packed that you can barely move try and stay away from 12 pm eating time
because it is the most crowded time for the cafe and it will really stink
because if you don’t know anyone in the café you will have to sit by yourself
which can stink so find out when your friends will be eating lunch and try and
find them before you head to the café by yourself.
Don’t Move Your Car until Friday
Most college campus have limited spaces so if you have a
prime spot and don’t need to drive then don’t
,because once you leave your spot it will be taken and you would hate to have
walk over a mile back to your dorm. On the weekends most of the spots will be open because alot of people will be heading home or going out to party.
College is the most exciting time of your life so go out and get involved and make some new friends.
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