Dear Freshmen,
As all raiders know, your first year of college is full of trials and errors in the realms of academics and relationships. To smooth the transition, these upper class men and women have offered their words of wisdom:
Tyler Buck second-year grad student, geo-environmental:
“Don’t be afraid to go to your professor for help. It is a life-saver when it comes to your grade.”
Nahesha Paulection, junior, software engineering major:
“It is okay to say ‘I don’t know’, it is better to find out then to never ask.”
Giovani Onativia, senior, criminal justice major:
“Try joining clubs so you can find people with similar interests and don’t be afraid to talk to someone who is sitting alone.”
Emily Noe, junior, art major:
“Do your homework the day it is assigned or it all piles up.”
Matt Cheng, junior, accounting major:
“Develop really good studying skills and budget your time. Make sure you put time aside for studying as well as a little time for fun.”
Jonathan Klinedinst, sophomore, supply-chain management major:
“Get involved on campus early on because if you push it off you aren’t going to have leadership positions to put on your resume, and that is what stands out in an interview.”
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