4 Things I Wish I Would Have Known For College
October 8th 2007 20:59
Seeing as I'm about to graduate in December, I thought I'd look back at some of the things I didn't know, and should have looked into, as well as things I just wish I would have done in college. In no particular order:
1) Actually research colleges. I didn't know what I wanted to major in, so I never looked at many colleges. I applied to two or three, but basically just "knew" I was going to the big, public, local university. Doing a little research may have helped me realize that was not the school for me. Things ended up turning out well for me, but I could have had a better plan.
2) Join clubs. I believe I put this in the one about high school as well. But it's the best way to meet people, especially if you don't live on campus. If you have a job along with full time student status, this becomes rather difficult. But if you really want it to happen, it will.
3) Do my homework. Seriously. My first quarter of college the calculus homework was optional. Why do optional homework? That was my question. Well, apparently you should do it, or you get a "D" and you have to take the class again. Although the second time around you look like a genius. Really, it's just easier to do the homework the first time.
4) Sit back, relax, and enjoy your life. It took me two and a half years of college before I got to this point. Yes, you still need to budget some money, and do your homework, but don't forget to have fun while you're there. College is a fantastic time, if you decide to make it that way.
The best quote I can give you for that? "Don't take life too seriously, you never get out alive anyway." If only I could remember where I read/heard that!
1) Actually research colleges. I didn't know what I wanted to major in, so I never looked at many colleges. I applied to two or three, but basically just "knew" I was going to the big, public, local university. Doing a little research may have helped me realize that was not the school for me. Things ended up turning out well for me, but I could have had a better plan.
2) Join clubs. I believe I put this in the one about high school as well. But it's the best way to meet people, especially if you don't live on campus. If you have a job along with full time student status, this becomes rather difficult. But if you really want it to happen, it will.
3) Do my homework. Seriously. My first quarter of college the calculus homework was optional. Why do optional homework? That was my question. Well, apparently you should do it, or you get a "D" and you have to take the class again. Although the second time around you look like a genius. Really, it's just easier to do the homework the first time.
4) Sit back, relax, and enjoy your life. It took me two and a half years of college before I got to this point. Yes, you still need to budget some money, and do your homework, but don't forget to have fun while you're there. College is a fantastic time, if you decide to make it that way.
The best quote I can give you for that? "Don't take life too seriously, you never get out alive anyway." If only I could remember where I read/heard that!
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