The transition to college is hard, whether you’re struggling making friends, navigating the campus or just adjusting to this new chapter of your life. I get it, and as a super cool and informed first-year myself, I’ve compiled the best advice and inside info that I wish I had known when I first got to campus.
Are you struggling with making any lifelong friendships and feeling socially awkward? Try initiating a conversation by asking your sibs about their highest SAT score!
Want free Starbucks in Lulu? Exchange any previously purchased Hillary Clinton memorabilia for a week’s worth of drinks.
There’s a little-known secret gourmet menu at Stone Davis! To gain access to it, just go up to the salad bar, knock thrice, and recite the password: “where is the good food?”; the head chef will take it from there.
If you and your friends want alcohol, but don’t have a fake ID, ask your RA!
When you’re going out, make sure you tag along with a massive group! Frats only let in groups of 25+.
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, call your partner back home EVERY night, your roommate won’t mind at all! (p.s. phone sex, as long as you have your AirPods in, is totally fine too).
Beware of the squirrels (they smell fear).
Worried about gaining that freshman-15? Start eating at Tower as a natural substitute for laxatives, and you’ll shed those pounds in no time!
Tired of having to go off-campus for parties? Well, look no further than Pendleton South: an underground speakeasy located in the lecture hall that connects Pendleton East and West 🙂
Still not making any friends? Try drugs!