You Probably Shouldn’t Take Your Whole Closet
Dorm storage space is one thing that many incoming freshmen overestimate. Depending on the size of your wardrobe, it might be a good idea to consider leaving everything but the necessities at home. Besides, you might find you don’t need as many clothes as you think — most college laundry facilities are easy and inexpensive.
You Might Not Like Your Roommate (And That’s Not the End of the World)
While it’s completely possible that you and your roommates will be the best of friends, it’s also possible that you might not get along.
This can be uncomfortable, but remember that with classes and other campus events, you probably won’t be in your room very much anyway. However, if your roommate is a bit more than you can handle, Residential Directors can often help.
Know Where You Can Get Good Food
Food is an important part of the campus experience. Most colleges have multiple dining options, and it’s a good idea to try them all your first semester. If you want to know the best place to eat, or if you need gluten-free options, you can always check the college’s website, or just ask your fellow students.
Don’t forget to try outside the college, too — college towns almost always have good, cheap food.
There Are Tons of Things to Do
The last thing anyone should be worried about is being bored on campus.
Almost every college has a host of student clubs and organizations, frequent campus events, and other activities. There are often fliers and posters all around campus for things to do and clubs to join.
Plan Out Your Academic Career Early
In order to make sure you have all the credits you need to graduate on time, it’s a good idea to plan out your courses early. But keep in mind that your plan won’t be written in stone. College is supposed to be a time of discovery.
You Can Get Good Grades and Have Fun
A common fear when starting college is that there will be time for either studying or having fun, but not both. The truth is that with good time management it is possible to get good grades in all your classes and still have time to be in clubs and go have fun.
