Advice for Freshman

I kinda take University for granted in my freshman year(last year), believing that I can just cram everything in 2 nights before exam just like in high school.
Well boy was I wrong. I ended up withdrawing 3 of my 5 courses in the first semester and got a big fat F on my first English essay.

Needless to say, I've basically wasted a year doing nothing and obtained a laughable 15 credits. So this year, I am stuck with junior courses and a messed up schedule.

So to any freshman going to university next month, study hard and try your hardest and don't take anything for granted.

university ain't nothing like high school

it ain't no party anymore. plus you have to pay for your schooling now, so don't waste it

also, know your limits, and know when to change courses/degrees if you're really not happy doing whatever it is you're doing. Just because you started your education going in one direction, doesn't mean you have to be stuck going in that direction if you don't want to. Especially now that you're paying for those 2 letters after your name. - I still have a bitter taste in my mouth from my undergrad, and I also failed enough courses for an entire semester... Finally got my 3 letters in the end, but still can't help but feel like a douchebag.

Originally Posted by ericyjh85

I kinda take University for granted in my freshman year(last year), believing that I can just cram everything in 2 nights before exam just like in high school.
Well boy was I wrong. I ended up withdrawing 3 of my 5 courses in the first semester and got a big fat F on my first English essay.

Needless to say, I've basically wasted a year doing nothing and obtained a laughable 15 credits. So this year, I am stuck with junior courses and a messed up schedule.

So to any freshman going to university next month, study hard and try your hardest and don't take anything for granted.

It's always a lot harder in first year since it takes some time to get used to the amount of work, and what not or what to study. Second year was a struggle too (at least for me). It seemed harder than first year. First year is just about the basics. Second year, it's pretty much the same thing, just more material. Third and fourth years include more practical materials, and more practical work. You develope more studying skills, and learn what to study for, so studying time may decrease. As you get into 3rd and 4th, you take more interest in the stuff your learning, so it may seem easier.

Originally Posted by ericyjh85

I kinda take University for granted in my freshman year(last year), believing that I can just cram everything in 2 nights before exam just like in high school.
Well boy was I wrong. I ended up withdrawing 3 of my 5 courses in the first semester and got a big fat F on my first English essay.

Needless to say, I've basically wasted a year doing nothing and obtained a laughable 15 credits. So this year, I am stuck with junior courses and a messed up schedule.

So to any freshman going to university next month, study hard and try your hardest and don't take anything for granted.

In my first year at UVIC I got a big fat F on my first two English essays. My third essay was much improved, and I got a D. Long story short -- I took the direction of the Prof and got better with each paper I wrote. I received a B+ on my 20-page final paper and a B- for the course.

My point? Take you lumps, but don't quit.

Yeah being a freshman ain't easy,

I recommend getting a job in the university bookstore or used bookstore.
I also advise you to join as many clubs as you can manage and take full advantage of what the school has to offer, since paid for it. Also by volunteering and taking part is clubs, you will meet people who will become useful later on. I don't advise you to just focus on your books and be anti-social.
Also here are soem more tips:
-limit drinking activities to a max of 2 days a week after frosh week.
-do not lend out your books to people you don't know.
-learn to effectively mange your time and study at least 10 hrs a week.
-study with females whenever possible, you'll see why.
-avoid having excessive sexual encounters with partners who have a reputation on/off campus since STD's sperad like the common coldaround college & university campuses.
-Always strap up take those free condoms they give out during frosh week & use condoms...you would be fool not to.

If you don't follow these rules, you will regret it later.