As with any school, joining a club or organization as soon as possible, is highly recommended. That’s how my son met and made his best friends.
Academically, good time management, never skipping class, being proactive, and utilizing professor office hours are all important.
We come from a similar climate, so the Syracuse weather was no surprise. This winter was tough for NYS, but the last two winters in Syracuse were pretty mild. I doubt most freshman feel down, but seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a real thing and can affect anyone that is living an area that experiences a true winter/reduced daylight. I would say, in that regard, make sure they take a good quality Vitamin D (the “sunshine vitamin”) supplement daily (ask dr. how much), and perhaps get them a phototherapy light (“happy light”) to help combat SAD in late fall/winter. They can be found on amazon.
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