TheEliteEmpoleon
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Alright I'm officially graduated. I'm ready to max out this summer's potential before college starts. I feel like college is going to hit me like a ton of bricks.
College is fun, it's only the first week and I'm already learning a lot of new things and I'm so glad that I'm finally officially majoring in audiovisual-animation :U
Good luck Mal.
So I've been waiting all summer to get my financial aid but I never got it and I was freaking out. So I decided to call the Office of Financial Aid today and turns out the reason is because I am not signed up for up to 12 hours (one of the classes I signed up for got cancelled but nobody thought it prudent to email me the memo). Long story short it looks like I will be finishing the Spanish Minor this semester.
Alright I'm officially graduated. I'm ready to max out this summer's potential before college starts. I feel like college is going to hit me like a ton of bricks.
-GO TO CLASS.
-Major in something you're passionate about.
-Find a club for something you're into.
-If you want your grade changed, don't ask for it changed.
-Do something even though you might fail.
At no time in your life will you ever be surrounded by so many of your peers, with so many doors open to you. Squeeze every last drop out of college because 4 years will pass in an instant.
It will, but damn if it isn't a fantastic bag of bricks.
The amount of freedom is intoxicating (or maybe that's the drugs and alcohol...)
As someone who's about to go into his 5th year, here's some advice for your 1st:
-GO TO CLASS. The only person who gives a rat's *** about your education now is you. Regardless of what you may tell yourself in bed at 7:30 it's always worth it to go, especially during your freshman year. Build good habits.
-Major in something you're passionate about. College is an absolute slog if you're not enjoying yourself. In a similar vein, be curious always. The good professors love that.
-Find a club for something you're into. Most colleges have a student activities fair. Make sure to attend this and get a feel for the clubs available to you. My best friends were all met in student organizations.
-If you want your grade changed, don't ask for it changed. Professors have trends and averages to keep, and they can't give out grade boosts willy nilly. However, if they're already fond of you and you ask them how to do better in your next class, they might discover they graded a quiz wrong and your 3.4 is really 3.6 (I've got 2 or 3 grade points this way and I never asked for a single .1 of them)
-Do something even though you might fail. Apply to the hardest major in the school. Go up to that pretty girl and ask for her number. Take on more responsibility than you think you can handle. You'll surprise yourself.
At no time in your life will you ever be surrounded by so many of your peers, with so many doors open to you. Squeeze every last drop out of college because 4 years will pass in an instant.
I can add to this because I was a TA/teacher (think professor but without the degree and in grad school) at a state school for two years.
- If you go to class and participate, the teacher is much more willing to let your grade slide. I gave my students better grades when they approached me for help because I knew they were trying extremely hard to succeed.
- Never be afraid of asking for help. It can be nerve wracking at first, but it is worth it. If you are ever confused, ask for clarification and more detail. The prof will be happy to answer. (Fun fact: there are stupid questions, but a professor will usually still answer them)
- This is a bit of a pet peeve, but don't constantly ask for extra credit. Focus on earning actual credit first because there might not be any "extra" to go around.
- Be adventurous and choose something you're passionate about. I wrote my master's thesis on postfeminism in all-female team superhero comics, and they still somehow passed me for my degree. Make what you do your own.
Oy thanks for these bits of advice. I get there on Tuesday, so I'll be sure to keep them in consideration.