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Old 06-27-2012, 12:51 AM   #16
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Don't try to do too much (extracurricular-wise, for me). It's not worth it, and you'll just be making things hard for yourself. The first year of college is hard enough as it is. After you explore first semester, just do the one (or two, MAX) activities that you feel like you absolutely need to do in order to live haha. Seriously though.
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Old 06-27-2012, 01:11 AM   #17
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Thanks you guys. This is really helpful, especially for all of those new college freshman out there.
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Old 06-27-2012, 01:15 AM   #18
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Pay more attention to studying. I've had a great 3 years so far full of fun and friends, but my GPA isn't as good as I know it could been. Easily the biggest regret I've had about college, since it could limit my options for the future.
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Old 06-27-2012, 02:11 AM   #19
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Cherish this year because it's all down-hill from here.
Jk...kinda.

I woulda told myself to chillax; to be myself more and put myself out there.
Join more clubs! Be more social! Party more!
Also, seriously consider a second major. I have two now but it woulda been a LOT more helpful if I had started working on it like, asap.
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Old 06-27-2012, 06:49 PM   #20
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Thanks for sharing all the experiences everyone.
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Old 06-27-2012, 09:59 PM   #21
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Don't play League of Legends on a Friday/Saturday Night. Go get girls you loser!
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:42 PM   #22
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Your life will not be like Greek (no matter how much you want that to be so it'll probably end up being an HBO version of Community).
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Old 06-27-2012, 11:19 PM   #23
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Don't play League of Legends on a Friday/Saturday Night. Go get girls you loser!
*Looks up at boyfriend playing LoL*.

Worked out fine for him lol.
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Old 06-28-2012, 11:21 AM   #24
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Great advice. One of you should compile this all into an easy to read book, lol
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Old 06-29-2012, 12:42 PM   #25
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Get outside of your comfort zone, join clubs and organizations, meet new people. You don't have to sit around in your room feeling sad and lonely when you could be out having fun. Don't only stick with what you know, even though it's really easy to do.Try to expand your circle of friend beyond the people you went to high school with. Don't go home so much.
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