so, i'm starting school at oklahoma state in two weeks from today. and i was wondering if ya'll had any advice for an incoming freshmen?
thanks!
john~
thanks!
john~
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head phones, a nice set of noise cancelling ones if you can spring the money. These help for when you want some alone time, for whatever reason, but can't be alone by yourself. They help me focus on my homework.
A fan for background noise and a breeze if you need it. Fans can cover up a good bit of noise if you're trying to sleep and they make a sound that puts me to sleep as well.
A fan for background noise and a breeze if you need it. Fans can cover up a good bit of noise if you're trying to sleep and they make a sound that puts me to sleep as well.
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- Don't worry, you're not alone. That pretty much applies to anything you're thinking or feeling at school: personal things like dating, class things like not understanding esoteric concepts being tossed at you, all of it.
- Try to go to every class. Others might not agree w/this, but you should go daily. Most schools don't take attendance, so there's not as much motivation to go every day if you're not nicked for not showing up, but go every day. It'll give you a good idea of what the profs think is important and can help focus your reading time. And, if you fall behind in your reading (happens to all of us, regardless of our best efforts otherwise), you have the notes to fall back on for exams.
- Try to make at least one friend in each class. That way you'll have someone to exchange notes with in case you don't listen to piece of advice #2.
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Try your best to eat healthy and exercise a bit, even if it is just taking a longer route to class. It sounds kind of lame, but no one wants the Freshmen 15!
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I really can't give you any advice except study lol. Do not put it off because it piles up lol.
I really can't give you any advice except study lol. Do not put it off because it piles up lol.
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What's your major (if you've decided yet)?
Don't stress the first couple days of classes. At least at Grove City, the first day is USUALLY handing out syllabi, explaining a bit about the course, and letting you leave 15 minutes into it. Of course, you'll get some profs who do everything except the last step and instead go straight into lecturing.
Don't stress the first couple days of classes. At least at Grove City, the first day is USUALLY handing out syllabi, explaining a bit about the course, and letting you leave 15 minutes into it. Of course, you'll get some profs who do everything except the last step and instead go straight into lecturing.
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wow, thanks ya'll for all of this. i'm actually leaving on wednesday (the 16th) but classes start the 21st. there's this orientation program between then that i'm gonna do.
and to anyone who asked, my major right now is graphic design
and to anyone who asked, my major right now is graphic design
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1. Gee, I didn't even think that was an option.FlatpickingJD said:
- Don't worry, you're not alone. That pretty much applies to anything you're thinking or feeling at school: personal things like dating, class things like not understanding esoteric concepts being tossed at you, all of it.
- Try to go to every class. Others might not agree w/this, but you should go daily. Most schools don't take attendance, so there's not as much motivation to go every day if you're not nicked for not showing up, but go every day. It'll give you a good idea of what the profs think is important and can help focus your reading time. And, if you fall behind in your reading (happens to all of us, regardless of our best efforts otherwise), you have the notes to fall back on for exams.
- Try to make at least one friend in each class. That way you'll have someone to exchange notes with in case you don't listen to piece of advice #2.
3. It's also good in case you get sick or can't come to class for some reason.
Your faith is probably tested at college more than at any other time in your life because you're bombarded with so many different cultures and people from all walks of life. Josh McDowell and Lee Strobel are pretty good.twistedsketch said:
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So true.
Any way I would avoid campus preachers. They will make you vomit. If you absolutely have to walk near one, be prepared for conflict, and questions about various things, such as dinosaurs, the size of Noahs Ark, and if pet dogs have souls.
In short, questions trying to disprove the authenticity or whatever of the Bible, and the Christian religion. Just keep in mind the Christian religion is just that. A religion. You can learn all about it in text books.
Point being, following Jesus and the Christian religion are different things. So don't bother getting insulted or upset. And especially don't do what I did and scream in the middle of a circle of people that "talking won't change anything"; people love to argue. Only the police in riot gear will change that. Ok ok, thats going too far, but you cannot stop it.
Study. Every single B you get closes a door. Haha, joking joking. Well, not really, however life has a funny way of working out.
The only reason you are in college is because your parents want you too and its expected from you by society.
...or maybe you actually wanted to go.
In any case, just know you are here to learn, so you can make more money than a non college educated person. So if you want to make money, study.
LAPTOP. As a graphic design major, you probably already have one, but in case you don't...
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haha, about the laptop...
i may not have it immediately. money and all. but from what it sounds like, i won't be doing stuff on the computer until later.
is it that complex to upgrade an apple (the lappy of choice)? i may not be able to afford the top dollar one right away
i may not have it immediately. money and all. but from what it sounds like, i won't be doing stuff on the computer until later.
is it that complex to upgrade an apple (the lappy of choice)? i may not be able to afford the top dollar one right away
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It's not hard at all.
Most Macs are fairly easy to upgrade. A notebook computer is a great thing to have in college, and you can't get any better than a Mac.
Most Macs are fairly easy to upgrade. A notebook computer is a great thing to have in college, and you can't get any better than a Mac.
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Have a list of priorities. If school is important to you, make sure it takes precedence over other things.
Don't treat college like high school. It's a whole new social experience. If there's drama, realize that you're above all that, and you don't have to deal with it.
You're in control of your own life now. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Put your hands on this wheel and steer, mate.
Don't treat college like high school. It's a whole new social experience. If there's drama, realize that you're above all that, and you don't have to deal with it.
You're in control of your own life now. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Put your hands on this wheel and steer, mate.
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