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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Get involved in your Black Student Organization.
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Getting involved is a very good idea but my opinion is not to limit yourself to Black Student Organizations. You may find yourself with a resume filled with organizations such BSU, NAACP, Black Choir, or a BGLO. These are all good organizations but prospective employers may feel that you're not well rounded or capable of interacting with people from all walks of life. Consider joining organizations pertaining to your major, Hall Council, etc.
Learn time management. You may find that the entire day has passed its 2am and you have a paper due at 9am. Its cool to be involved, meet new friends, and have fun but don't loose your focus.
Visit your Academic Advisor frequently so that you stay on track. You don't want to stay an extra semester because you didn't take that Gen. Ed course 2nd semester Sophmore year.
GPA, GPA, GPA. I know its been stated before but it can't be said enough. This is soooo important. You may find yourself so caught up in being away from home that you forget your purpose. I know CT4 said it already but I want to drill it in your head. Its better to start out with a good GPA than to struggle in the future. As a freshman I was told this but I didn't listen. Please take heed.
No boys, they cause trouble
. I'm playing but I'm also serious. Its really hard to study when you're worried about why Frank isn't in his room at 1am.
If you don't have your class schedule by now you should have it soon. When you get to campus take you schedule and look for your classes the weekend before classes start. You don't want to be lost and embarrassed on the first day of class.
Lastly, just has the others have stated, have fun.
Just reading about all of this is taking me back. I can't believe its been four years.