College Freshman? MUST READ

The months of August and September are always a busy time for students from all levels of education, with all the back to school shopping. Books, binders, papers, pencils, pens, and dorm room items are just some of the many things students have to purchase before heading back to school. However there’s always one level of education where there’s always a not so smooth transition, freshman! Being a high school freshman is always a lot different from what students are used to from junior high, but there’s nothing like being a college freshman and the huge transition it is from high school. In this article I interviewed several upper classmen and alumni members for input and advice. This article isn’t meant to scare incoming freshman, it’s meant to help the transition be as easy as possible.
Be prepared, and organized. “When I was a freshman one of my problems was that I wasn’t organized, and to me college is all about being organized with your studying, homework, and free time, once college students do that college becomes much easier.” Said University of California Berkeley student Jackie Lewis.
Get involved and be active. “I would tell incoming freshman to join different groups and organizations, or either play sports or join a fraternity or a sorority. It’s a good way to get out an meet different people and network.” Stephon Jackson a Howard alum.
Remember that your education is your main priority. “College is all about advancing your learning and graduating. It’s important for freshman to introduce themselves to their profesors and go to their office hours to let them know that they’re series about their education.” Said Peete Obida a junior at Howard University.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. “When I was in college I thought I knew it all and didn’t ask any questions. That was a mistake I wish I could take back because I could have got a lot more accomplished if I would’ve asked questions. Freshman need to know that it’s ok to ask questions and there’s no such thing as a dumb question. They need to know that many of the people their asking the questions to had the same questions when they were freshman themselves.” Said Trisha Scott a University of Maryland alum.
Have fun. “A lot of freshman are scared of college and think its nothing but hard work. College is a lot of work, but it’s also important for student to have fun. It’s ok to go out to a party, a sporting event or to hang out with friends. College years are many times the best years in a persons life so it’s very important to enjoy your college years while they last.” Said Mandy Terrance a Howard University alum.
The five categories above were the most popular among the people I interviewed. I hope this blog post can help all you freshman out their have a smooth and peaceful transition. Have fun, and have a great year class on 2013!!!

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