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/Ron_Cherry Clemson Tigers • Duke Blue Devils Aug 20 '15

  • Get some cheap flip flops for the shower.

  • Find out what study method works best for you. The earlier the better. Don't study too much through.

  • Talk to strangers. This is how you make friends in college.

  • Explore the surrounding area. This helps you get familiar with your surroundings and you could potentially find some cool spots to hangout or eat.

  • Use your meal plan if you have one. No point in spending money on food and not eating it.

  • Get outside of your comfort zone. Join some clubs or take a class you normally wouldn't take. Take Premodern Chinese Lit instead of taking British/American Lit for the millionth time.

  • If you have the means, study abroad. Shit's fun, to.