College Advice - Page 3

nikki1920 · #31 06-12-2002, 10:24 AM

CALL HOME!!! Or email.

Keep in touch with your friends from High School. This was my lifeline my first semester.

Study groups are a great idea, too.

Be open to meeting new people.

shani · #32 06-14-2002, 03:30 AM

1. If your parents have health care insurance, be sure to get ALL of the information you need b/c Student Health Centers are good but sometimes its really crowded and you don't feel like waiting.

2. Save up as much money as you can this summer

3. Buy EVERYTHING in bulk especially soap, shampoo, pads (things you will always need)

4. I rarely ate in the cafe, so you might want to bring the Foreman Grill along

5. Keep in mind books are expensive (sometimes you can find them on internet websites cheaper)

Thats all for now!! Everyone here has given GREAT advice I wished I would have ask this same question last September!!!

9dstpm · #33 06-14-2002, 03:55 PM

I could not resist replying to this one:

1. Leave high school in your hometown. When I say this, I mean that when you go to college, you are starting over. You will no longer be seen as what you were in high school be it jock, homecoming queen, or nerd. I was a nerd in high school and I was determined to shed that image once I got to college. So I cut class, hung out with the wrong crowd, you name it. On the flip side, I have seen people on campus that were Mr./Ms. Popularity in high school and when they got to campus, they tried in vain to maintain that status. Use this time to get to know yourself.

2. Make friends with those in your major, they will be a help when it comes to classes, study groups, as well as jobs and/or grad school info. This has really helped me out.

3. KNOW and VISIT your academic advisor, your minority student sevices office, and the dean or chair of your major on a REGULAR basis. Don't wait until finals to get to know them.

4. If you are struggling in a class, take advantage of a tutor or any help that your school offers. At some schools these services are free or paid for in your fees. Don't be too proud to accept help when you need it.

5. Get involved in your campus community as well as in the community that supports your campus. Don't be so eager to run home every weekend, you could miss out on a lot of fun and the chance to make new friends.

Good luck!!!

toocute · #34 06-20-2002, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Some tips:

1. NO CREDIT CARDS. If you MUST get one and ONLY use it for emergencies.

I have friends that are trying to buy a house and are having a HARD time getting a loan because of bad credit. Need you ask where the credit problems started?

Those companies should not be allowed to solicit to chillins.

Ask your pastor to recomend a church for you to join in the area under watch care.

You are getting some WONDERFUL advice on this thread. Good luck to you.

DztndDiva · #35 06-29-2002, 02:28 PM

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!

ClassyLady · #36 06-30-2002, 07:05 PM

Shower Shoes!!!!!!

DIVACHYCK · #37 07-23-2002, 10:21 PM

MY #1 THING IS TO CHOOSE YOUR HOMEWORK OVER PARTYING, DON'T PUT IT OFF!!

TELL YOUR ROOMMATE YOUR LIKES AND DISLIKES AND HER THE SAME.

ALSO, IF YOU ARE ROOMING WITH YOUR FRIEND, I HOPE YOU HAVE REALLY MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IS THAT ROOMING WITH A FRIEND COULD RUIN A FRIENDSHIP. I ROOMED WITH MY FRIEND, WE HAD IT OUT THE 1ST SEMESTED, 2 SEMESTER SHE MOVED.

GET TO KNOW PEOPLE, BUT DON'T BE QUICK TO CALL PEOPLE YOUR FRIENDS, I LEARNED THE HARD WAY.

DON'T GET ANY CREDIT CARDS! THIS CANNOT BE STRESSED ENOUGH. CONSEQUENCE: SPENDING YOU SUMMER WORKING A FULL TIME JOB, LIKE MYSELF.

P.S. I WILL HAVE NO VACATION

CrimsonTide4 · #38 08-06-2002, 05:02 PM

In a matter of days or weeks, colleges across the nation will be welcoming our babies back into academia.. . .

Will You Be Ready???

FeeFee · #39 08-09-2002, 10:43 AM

Remember these things:

Spades is a card game, not a major/minor!!! I've known quite a few students who were in danger of being on academic probation b/c of this.

If you can trade books with other students at the beginning of each semester, do so. That's better than trying to sell your books back to the bookstore and getting less than 50% of what you paid for. Damn those professors who write the textbooks and make changes to them each semester.

Definitely join a club/organization, especially one that will pertain to your major (NABA, AMA, etc.)

Study first, party later. I've never know schools to hand out A's to students who attended every party that was held.

Get to know your professors!!!!! You will need them on your side when it comes to final grades and letters of recommendation for grad school.

NO CREDIT CARDS!!!!!! THEY ARE THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL I TELL YA!!!

tyshaun · #40 08-12-2002, 01:33 AM

--- No matter how late you schedule your first class, you are still going to sleep through it.

--- if there is someone that is also from your home town, become friends with that person. you never know when you might need a ride home or a companion to ride with.

-- DO NOT room with your best friend.

--- DO NOT slack during the semester and then try to make up a semesters load of work during the week before finals. although it is possible, its not fun.

--- DO NOT tell on your roomate or anyone else in your dorm just to try and get perks from your residence assistance. this only leads to trouble.

-- If cooking appliances are illegal in your roon, a george forman grill easily fits in a shoe box. thats the last place they would look.

-- if you have never been in a super walmart before, do not go there by yourself. you will be in there for HOURS.

candygirl · #41 08-12-2002, 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by tyshaun

-- If cooking appliances are illegal in your roon, a george forman grill easily fits in a shoe box. thats the last place they would look.

As a former RA and on behalf of the RAs across the world I don't appreciate you giving her this piece of information.

LOL, just kidding.

I've found that a toaster also fits in a shoe box just as well.

Please be careful though, I wouldn't want you to start any fires.

12dn94dst · #42 08-12-2002, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tyshaun

-- if you have never been in a super walmart before, do not go there by yourself. you will be in there for HOURS.

OneOneTwo · #43 08-15-2002, 11:30 PM

1. Please wear the same clothes that you wore as a Junior in High School if possible. Then just mix and match.. that way you will have a new outfit everyday, still look fly, and save money too.

2. LEARN TO MANAGE MONEY. You can have a credit card but learn to read the fine print (interest rates, finance charges, etc.).

3. Learn discretion, not because you are an interest but because you don't want everybody and their momma attempting to be in your business.

4. Don't stay in the dorm all day. Get out and walk and have fun and stuff.

5. If a guy drives up to your school and you do not see a parking sticker anywhere on his car.... HE DOES NOT GO TO YOUR SCHOOL.

6. If you get a job, either work for the school or work someplace that is within walking distance from school.

7. I don't care what they say, A BOOTLEG CD DOES NOT SOUND LIKE THE REAL THING.

8. Check out Amazon.com and BN.com before you buy books at the book store.

9. Leave your jewerly at home... you don't need it.

Q Mike Slim Daron
(singing)o i, need to know... were we stand?

strobelitehoney · #44 08-23-2002, 12:55 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tyshaun
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-- if you have never been in a super walmart before, do not go there by yourself. you will be in there for HOURS. [/QU

Quote:

Originally posted by 12dn94dst

I second that motion:
I am a living example of that.

Oh yeah and whenever you go out with a guy, be sure to let your girlfriends know, the license plate number.

Believe me it's worth knowing.

southerngyrl98 · #45 09-04-2002, 01:45 AM

I completely agree with everyone who says, "NO CREDIT CARDS". The plastic may feel good in your hand and the mall may be calling your name in your sleep; but DON'T do it!!!!!! lol; If you do, just get ONE to establish GOOD credit for yourself. You may ask why we keep stressing credit cards...it's because they are literally going to be thrown at you...lol; otherwise, Keep God first and remember why you are at school in the first place. Good luck!