What They Didn't Tell You About College
What They Didn't Tell You About College
Disclaimer: Though this was written by college students who have been there, done that, we can't claim that we have all the answers. So take our advice at your own risk.
Dear College Freshman,
Let's begin with the obvious—have fun. Honestly, I think that college, overall, consists of the best years of your life. College is about learning and expanding your knowledge—Accepted had it right. College is about finding out who you are and who you want to be. It is about meeting new people and making new friends.
College prepares you for life outside mom and dad's house, and long before you know it you will be all grown up. It's hard to believe that childhood is over and this is the first step to adulthood. Scary, I know, but don't be afraid to try new things. Join a club, branch out, and try something you never thought possible. Don't be afraid of failing. Face it. Sometimes you will fail and sometime you will succeed, but you'll never know unless you try.
We are not guaranteeing that college will come without difficulties, because that's unrealistic. It is the ups and downs that shape the college experience and who you are. And your friends, the true ones, will stand by you through it all.
We can guarantee that you are fully capable of handling anything that life throws your way.
Now it is time to put a smile on your face and step into the future.
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