1. Savor your Hornet’s Nest Points
We all know that Hornet’s Nest is the best, but when you run out of those golden points you will hate your life. Hornet’s Nest is the savior to good old d-hall, those late night snack runs with the squad will always be a good time. But if it’s the night before a final paper is due and you only have money for laundry, and you need a snack you are SOL. Luckily next semester with the housing benefits you get an extra 100 points, making it easier to mange the precious points and splurge here and there.
We all know that Hornet’s Nest is the best, but when you run out of those golden points you will hate your life. Hornet’s Nest is the savior to good old d-hall, those late night snack runs with the squad will always be a good time. But if it’s the night before a final paper is due and you only have money for laundry, and you need a snack you are SOL. Luckily next semester with the housing benefits you get an extra 100 points, making it easier to mange the precious points and splurge here and there.
2. Be Yourself
Honestly just do what makes you happy. Who cares what other people think? They are probably too busy with their own lives anyways to really care. All that matters at the end of the day is what you think of yourself, and if you are yourself then happiness will follow. It’s okay if someone doesn’t like you; there are way more people out there that like you for who you really are.
Don’t try to be something you’re not, this won’t end well for you. So just do what makes you happy, this is college… it is the time for you to be selfish and learn what really makes you smile. Try to be the best you by challenging and pushing yourself to see what you can do. I bet you will be impressed with the results when you live truly to who you are.
Honestly just do what makes you happy. Who cares what other people think? They are probably too busy with their own lives anyways to really care. All that matters at the end of the day is what you think of yourself, and if you are yourself then happiness will follow. It’s okay if someone doesn’t like you; there are way more people out there that like you for who you really are.
Don’t try to be something you’re not, this won’t end well for you. So just do what makes you happy, this is college… it is the time for you to be selfish and learn what really makes you smile. Try to be the best you by challenging and pushing yourself to see what you can do. I bet you will be impressed with the results when you live truly to who you are.
3. Try New Things and Be Understanding
Say yes to doing things that you haven’t done before will bring you many places. Just don’t do anything that pushes you too far out of your comfort zone. Leaving your comfort zone is going to happen when you move into your room here at Lyndon. You will have to share this space with strangers with different values and ideas. You’re no longer in Kansas anymore, so you will have to make best of the situation.
Breaking out of your shell and showing the campus who you are can be the best thing. I know for me it was. Try new clubs, join CAB, SGA, or Ski and Ride club. Really try things that you never would have done in high school. This is college… it’s okay if you’re new and learning, and that’s why you are a freshman in college... to learn. How else would you have learned that you loved to play rugby if never signed up for the club?
Say yes to doing things that you haven’t done before will bring you many places. Just don’t do anything that pushes you too far out of your comfort zone. Leaving your comfort zone is going to happen when you move into your room here at Lyndon. You will have to share this space with strangers with different values and ideas. You’re no longer in Kansas anymore, so you will have to make best of the situation.
Breaking out of your shell and showing the campus who you are can be the best thing. I know for me it was. Try new clubs, join CAB, SGA, or Ski and Ride club. Really try things that you never would have done in high school. This is college… it’s okay if you’re new and learning, and that’s why you are a freshman in college... to learn. How else would you have learned that you loved to play rugby if never signed up for the club?
Don't Be Afraid to Ask For Help!
Ask for help! When you need help, ask for it. You have fellow peers, RA’s, Peer Leaders, professors, tutors, and more. In fact someone else might have the same issue as you. So never be afraid to say that you need help. We get it, we have all been there.
Ask for help! When you need help, ask for it. You have fellow peers, RA’s, Peer Leaders, professors, tutors, and more. In fact someone else might have the same issue as you. So never be afraid to say that you need help. We get it, we have all been there.
Time Management is Key
You’re in college now, no parents to tell you when to go to bed or when to do your homework. Oh, did I mention that you have this thing called laundry now? Which can take a few hours, especially the big loads, that’s going to be a super wash, super dry and then an extra 40 minutes to get the dampness out. So plan your time wisely, it’s more valuable than you think.
You are also surround by all your new friends, you probably just want to explore! Like taking trips up to Lake Willoughby to jump off of devils rock, or late night drives to heavens bench on Darling Hill to star gaze. All of this is great, but you need to make time for your adult responsibilities as well. Remember kids, you are here to learn. So don’t sell yourself short by not passing your classes… may I remind you that you are spending tons of money to be here.
You’re in college now, no parents to tell you when to go to bed or when to do your homework. Oh, did I mention that you have this thing called laundry now? Which can take a few hours, especially the big loads, that’s going to be a super wash, super dry and then an extra 40 minutes to get the dampness out. So plan your time wisely, it’s more valuable than you think.
You are also surround by all your new friends, you probably just want to explore! Like taking trips up to Lake Willoughby to jump off of devils rock, or late night drives to heavens bench on Darling Hill to star gaze. All of this is great, but you need to make time for your adult responsibilities as well. Remember kids, you are here to learn. So don’t sell yourself short by not passing your classes… may I remind you that you are spending tons of money to be here.
By Jake Fortin '19