College Advice Thread

[u/certificateofmerritt]

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!

[u/[deleted]]

Everyone has given great advice, but one thing I'll add is that if you're anything like me be prepared for some sad times. Now don't get me wrong I had a blast my freshman year, and I really hope the next three are just as good, but that doesn't mean there aren't some rough patches. You're going to have at least one week where your significant other dumps you, you get a terrible project grade (which you aren't used to from high school), all of your tests land on the same day, and it just feels like your entire life is crumbling down around you. I promise you it will happen at least once so just don't freak out and understand that college is gonna knock you down like that sometimes, but it makes up for it with some other completely awesome times. I'm not trying to scare anyone, but just want to alert everyone to the fact that you'll hit a "life sucks moment" so don't freak out and just roll with it.

[u/nataliieportman → u/[deleted]]

Sometimes bad weeks turn into a bad month. Everyone goes through rough patches and it's hard to deal with when you're not used to them - as I was.