This thread really brings tears to my eyes becuase I graduate in May 2003. Anyway................
What to pack............
Honestly.....everything but the kitchen sink! You may have to make two tripss. On your intial trip don't bring a whole lot becuase I've witnessed (over the past 3 years) how freshmen females pack entirely too much then have to send majority of it home. Oh yeah, if you can try to find out who your roommate is now, and call her. We were able to do this our freshmen year.
Ironing board, iron, towels/washcloth (2or 3 sets), snacks, starch, shower shoes, all your tolietries that you use at home bring them, pillows............
Ok, if you don't stay far from A&T leave your computer at home. I know, I can't live without mine eithier, but you may not have room for your computer and your roommate's computer. Um, if you do get to speak with your roommate decide who's bringing the tv and radio. If you don't get to speak with her then after ya'll get there, sit down and have a conversation about what ya'll can share. For example, why do you need two tv's in the room (unless your roommate insists on watching soap operas in Spanish all day long). Same for stereos. I think you get my drift.
Some people may advise you not to join clubs/organizations during your freshmen year, but if you are like me and you just have to be involved/active in something then by all means JOIN. Just don't forget that schoolwork comes first.
If you don't known A&T is known as a party school, please don't get caught up.
The guy you meet at freshmen orientation/2nd day in the cafe/at the book store...............is not your true love. Ok, maybe he is, BUT, TAKE IT SLOW. You have 4 (3.5) years of college............enjoy it.
Don't let financial aid b-s you. They have money and it is yours if you need/want it.
Don't dress like its a fashion show/club............its not.........you will get tired of walking around in stilletos (sp) all day. But always be cute!
All guys (if in fraternity or not) are not dogs. Some of them maybe, but don't just turn your nose up at them just cuz you think they are. Some will actually help you in your time of need.
All girls (if in sorority or not) are not stuck-up.Some of them maybe, but don't just turn your nose up at them just cuz you think they are. Some will actually help you in your time of need.
At FSU we are doing "SMoove Move" where we help freshmen move in and all of us (Pan, SGA, and SAC) chill with the freshmen for the rest of the day. This not something that the fresh. have to do. But if your school does something like this, take advantage of it. It's to your benefit.
Participate in the events that the campus organizations put on, they do it for you!
Be Safe and Be Blessed!
If you want to know anything else you can always e-mail me.
I hope you have fun!