Everyone will tell you college is the best time of your life, and they are most certainly right.
Currently in my sophomore year, I have so much more to experience throughout my college career, but I have already experienced so much and made tons of memories with many great people.
There are many fears as you enter college as a first-year student, but those fears will soon subside and be filled with bliss and excitement to be starting the beginning of what will turn into your future career.
I would just like to give some pieces of advice for you as you begin your very first semester here at Shippensburg University.
Do not stress out too much. It all seems so overwhelming at first, but once the first week slows down and all of the orientation activities are finished, take time to walk around campus, meet people and see where everything is on your own.
It is hard when you are on a schedule, and everything is so stressful, but that stops and then the fun begins.
Never be afraid to ask people questions. That was one of my biggest fears when I started looking for classes and getting lost.
I would never ask anyone for directions, but once you get the courage to finally talk to someone you might not know, you realize how welcoming most people on campus really are.
Join clubs and organizations on campus. Whether it is Greek Life, a club or an intermural sport, or just a club that you find interesting, sign up.
You will meet so many amazing people and you will make great friendships. Not only that, but it really does fill some of the free-time you have. Even with a full schedule and studying for tests, there is a lot of extra time. Don’t waste it.
Just have fun with your first year. Everything falls into place eventually, and once you start meeting people and getting involved on campus it will truly be a blast.
Do not let it pass you by, though. I can attest to the fact that it really does fly by.
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