{"id":2480,"date":"2018-05-28T18:57:44","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T22:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/?p=2480"},"modified":"2023-08-28T09:22:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T14:22:16","slug":"5-things-no-one-tells-freshman-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/5-things-no-one-tells-freshman-year\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things No One Tells You About Your Freshman Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entering college is an exciting time for any student, promising new experiences and challenges. You&#8217;ve probably heard that college will be the best time you&#8217;ll have and that it&#8217;s a place where you&#8217;ll learn lots and forge friendships that will last a lifetime. But what aren&#8217;t those around you revealing? These are just some of the things no one ever tells you about your freshman year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>You&#8217;ll Need to Study<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/129033307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.498314% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/129033307?et=UpNKXXj5TJtttXzyPHREsA&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=q1wfjldy1ccVGYZ43NIltQak6ALlf5gxniC7vPDajLg=&amp;caption=false&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No really. You might have been one of those high school students that managed to retain enough information to still pass tests, but those days are over. College introduces you to much more complex topics and densely presented information. If you don&#8217;t review the notes you&#8217;ve taken during class each day, the ideas simply won&#8217;t stick. Establish <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/study-habits-best-worst-types-learners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good study habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> early to make sure you&#8217;re not left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There Are Better Study Spots Than the Library<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The library might have all the books you need, but it&#8217;s not usually the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/places-to-study-on-college-campus-793186\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best study spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So many students congregate here that it&#8217;s often noisy and distracting. For a really productive study session, check your books out and find a quiet spot on campus or an empty classroom. When people see you working, they&#8217;ll give you a wide berth, so you can study in peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You Might Feel Lonely<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re probably approaching college anticipating big parties and late nights spent chatting to fascinating people about life, love, and the universe. You&#8217;ll probably experience all that, but during your freshman year, there&#8217;s bound to be loneliness too. It&#8217;s normal to feel like a fish out of water when you move from a familiar high school to college, where you may not know anyone at all. It&#8217;s OK to take some time and find out where you fit. You&#8217;ll get there, but don&#8217;t be surprised if you feel lonely in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There&#8217;s More to College Social Life Than the Greeks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pledging for a sorority or fraternity might seem like an easy way to find your people, but there are plenty of other ways to connect with like-minded souls. If Greek life doesn&#8217;t sound appealing, trust your gut and look for an activity that is. Colleges have many social organizations, including sporting groups, bands, student newspapers, activist groups, and more. Pay attention during freshman orientation and explore all your options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While joining groups is a wonderful way to meet people, it&#8217;s also not for everybody. Don&#8217;t be afraid to ask your lab partner to lunch, for example. A chance pairing could be the start of a great friendship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some People Aren&#8217;t Drinking<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 509px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/887132594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.60118% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/887132594?et=V8U7b-qrS4V5Bh_RydUn-g&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=JzmnwJcQKtw-IssnN8QVXKXN3EI9Kv834hUglgFReG8=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While boozy parties are a part of college life for some students, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/SB10001424052748703312904576146232117046602\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many people aren&#8217;t partaking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You won&#8217;t become a social pariah if you abstain from alcohol, so don&#8217;t feel pressured to knock a few shots back just to fit in. You can always find plenty of people who aren&#8217;t drinking at campus movie nights, games nights, and other events. Keep an eye on your college website and noticeboards to find alcohol-free fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a freshman isn&#8217;t always easy, but knowing what to expect should help you confidently transition from high school senior to college student.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entering college is an exciting time for any student, promising new experiences and challenges. You&#8217;ve probably heard that college will be the best time you&#8217;ll have and that it&#8217;s a place where you&#8217;ll learn lots and forge friendships that will last a lifetime. But what aren&#8217;t those around you revealing? 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