Advice to pnms beginning their College/University experience…

[GammaPhi88]

Originally Posted by sceniczip

I guess I misunderstood, where you were talking about casual dating I thought you meant that a freshman should not be involved in a serious relationship, my mistake and I apologize.

However, I did not say that you said you should dump your boyfriend, I said that I had people tell me that, as I mentioned it was a couple of family members that said that to me and I thankfully ignored their well-meaning advice. I also had other people say similar things to me so I was just including that as well. Sorry if it seemed like that was directed at something you said.

I'm sorry I misunderstood; its much clearer now, so thank you for explaining. By no means should someone dump a perfectly happy relationship just because they are going off to college...I only would wish that they find a life in college outside of their relationship. (Some people, like me, are incapable of that and need a life first before they fit a relationship into it. Others, like you, are far more well adjusted .

I agree with what you said about getting to know your professor, and I'd like to add to make sure your professor knows you in a good way. You want to be that student that the professor knows because she comes in and asks intelligent questions or tries hard for help when struggling. You don't want to be the student the professor knows because she always comes to the office with an excuse as to why she can't meet a deadline or complaint about a grade.

[sceniczip]

Originally Posted by GammaPhi88

I'm sorry I misunderstood; its much clearer now, so thank you for explaining. By no means should someone dump a perfectly happy relationship just because they are going off to college...I only would wish that they find a life in college outside of their relationship. (Some people, like me, are incapable of that and need a life first before they fit a relationship into it. Others, like you, are far more well adjusted .

I agree with what you said about getting to know your professor, and I'd like to add to make sure your professor knows you in a good way. You want to be that student that the professor knows because she comes in and asks intelligent questions or tries hard for help when struggling. You don't want to be the student the professor knows because she always comes to the office with an excuse as to why she can't meet a deadline or complaint about a grade.

Lol sorry bout that, I'll make sure to clarify better next time I completely agree that it is very important to find a life outside of a relationship or else most people end up shoving their s/o other away by being too controlling and smothering, college is definitely a time to grow in your individual identity.

Good advice on the professor, going along with that make sure to volunteer in class to answer questions when the professor asks or participate in class discussions (if there are any). I'm kind of spoiled because I'm an English Ed major so most of my classes are small and we can have class discussions, where in big classes it's definitely harder. Some professors use class participation to determine grades and I know professors who have boosted grades before if the grade was borderline if the student participated a lot. It kind of goes along with attendance.

[33girl]

OK, I heard a rumor (tm Bananarama) that grain isn't available in a lot of states anymore, and if you DO buy it, you have to SIGN for it. Is this true?

[sunnyhibiscus]

- Keep track of the classes that you have taken and need to take. Know what classes are required for you to graduate. In fact, you may want to map out what classes you want to take for the future. I would say map out the next two to three semesters. But, be aware that some of the classes that you plan on taking for the particular semester may not be offered because it may be offered for only once a year. So write down one to two alternative course(s). Keep all of this info in a folder.

- Also, know what the prerequisites are for the courses. Some may require you to be a certain class standing before you can take the course. Some require you make a certain grade. Others you have to complete the early parts. The last thing you want is for to walk into class the first day and find out you didn't meet the requirements. Then, you have to drop the course and scramble to find course(s) to take.

- It is very helpful to have a undergraduate catalog. There, you can read the description of the course and the possible requirements. In addition, you can find some useful information.

[sceniczip]

Originally Posted by sunnyhibiscus

- Keep track of the classes that you have taken and need to take. Know what classes are required for you to graduate. In fact, you may want to map out what classes you want to take for the future. I would say map out the next two to three semesters. But, be aware that some of the classes that you plan on taking for the particular semester may not be offered because it may be offered for only once a year. So write down one to two alternative course(s). Keep all of this info in a folder.

- Also, know what the prerequisites are for the courses. Some may require you to be a certain class standing before you can take the course. Some require you make a certain grade. Others you have to complete the early parts. The last thing you want is for to walk into class the first day and find out you didn't meet the requirements. Then, you have to drop the course and scramble to find course(s) to take.

- It is very helpful to have a undergraduate catalog. There, you can read the description of the course and the possible requirements. In addition, you can find some useful information.

Also, don't forget to use your advisers! Mine have been so helpful and they are really good at helping you map out your courses, especially in terms of ones that are only offered once a year, as sunny said.

[annabella]

Originally Posted by 33girl

OK, I heard a rumor (tm Bananarama) that grain isn't available in a lot of states anymore, and if you DO buy it, you have to SIGN for it. Is this true?

wait do you mean grain alcohol? I bought some Everclear the other day for a house party, and I didn't even get carded.... the perk of school being located in the middle of Missouri?

On the other hand, last time I tried to buy white out at Wal-Mart I got carded. I had left my license in the car and the cashier wouldn't let me buy it. Because I didn't look 18 and was clearly going out to the parking lot to inhale half of it, and then make meth with the rest.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by annabella

On the other hand, last time I tried to buy white out at Wal-Mart I got carded. I had left my license in the car and the cashier wouldn't let me buy it. Because I didn't look 18 and was clearly going out to the parking lot to inhale half of it, and then make meth with the rest.

OMG, I got carded at WalMart trying to buy spraypaint once. I also could only buy like 2 cans at a time (for the same reasons I'm sure).