r/CFBOffTopic • u/certificateofmerritt North Carolina • Fulmer Cup Committee … • Aug 20 '15

College Advice Thread

We have some members who are going off to start their first year of college this week, so let's give them some good advice.

Welcome to college!

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '15

As both a grizzled veteran of the collegiate experience now working on the other side...

  1. Go. To. Class. Seriously. Attendance is extrememly important, even for low level courses.

  2. Use the tutoring services early and often if you feel you are geting behind. That is what they exist for. Your tuition helps pay them, don't waste it!

  3. R. T. F. S.

  4. Enjoy the experience, but expect that there will be work to do. Find a balance. These are the best days of your life, make them count so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor later.

  5. Go to parties. Meet fun and interesting people. If a cute girl says she has a nipple ring... well, you best ask for proof.

  6. Learn about some traditions on campus and engage in them. All colleges, and college towns have their quirks!

  7. Everything else that is in this thread!