I'm starting college in the fall, what advice can you give me?

[Mynameisbobby]

I will be living on campus in another state. Just a little nervous about what to expect 😬

[foodtv]

Find a good study group, have a special spot in the library for you and those folks, carry an extension cord with you (you'll never know when you might not be close enough to an outlet and need to be), join a club that is of interest and does good, study hard and take it seriously, find joy in the little things, talk on the phone or video chat with fam regularly, carry snacks or at least gum for you and your friends, have a good water bottle to carry with you, carry your own dry erase makers and a rag for an eraser.

I'm sure there's more I'll think about later.

[Mynameisbobby]

Thanks 😊

[PessicaJeter]

People in college are usually much nicer than you would probably expect. Everyone's just trying to make it through themselves, so most people are gladly willing to work on assignments together.

[Mynameisbobby]

Thanks that's good to know 8

[Mynameisbobby]

I don't know why I put an 8 there for lol 😅 It should say thank you

[PessicaJeter]

No problem! Within the last year, I actually just finished my Masters, and it was the exact same way for that program as well. Feel free to DM if you want to ask any more questions.

[Mynameisbobby]

Thanks 😊 I appreciate that 🙏

[007kingifrit]

college professors are people who talk about ideas for a living... they rarely if ever must implement an idea. This makes them very impractical people easily seduced by ideas that sound good but don't work in real life. be wary of that.

who you know is usually more important than what you know. and experience matters more than grades, getting internships every year matters. you need to remember 60% of all college grads never use their degree to find work

[Mynameisbobby]

So what you're saying is its a waste of time? I'm studying to be a meteorologist.

[007kingifrit]

for a growing majority of people it will be a waste of time, that doesn't mean for sure it is for you. i don't know much about your profession and it doesn't sound like one of the worthless degrees most people get so maybe you have hope

you just need to make sure you're staying ahead of the pack, constantly doing internships and networking

[Mynameisbobby]

Okay thanks 😊

[josephinelcajon]

Be very careful your first year. This is an even bigger step than high school was with many willing and wanting to take advantage and use you for their fun! Stay out of the collage houses and their parties. Stay connected with your family.

[Mynameisbobby]

I definitely plan on staying connected with my family

[Anonymous]

Be open to new experiences, and try not to be too nervous.

[Mynameisbobby]

I'm already nervous lol 😆

[Cubus]

Just put all your effort into it. Study hard, don't fool around and it's gonna be ok.

[Agape93]

Get accordion folders

[Mynameisbobby]

Okay thanks 😊

[pastuser]

just be yourself
dont get into any problems just do your school work