applying for scholarships<\/a> early. You can never have too much financial aid money, so you might as well aim to receive as much funding as possible.<\/p>\n2. High school pranks don’t cut it anymore<\/h3>\n
The jokes you once thought were funny will now seem immature. If you notice people rolling their eyes or dismissing you when you try to be funny, you need to think a little harder about what you are saying. Don’t worry, you will develop your style over time.<\/p>\n
3. You will probably get picked on<\/h3>\n
Unfortunately, some students may experience a little bullying when they first arrive at school. Hopefully, this will not be as bad as elementary or high school, but still it’s something to watch out for. You just have to take everything in stride and ignore any mean comments that drift your way. When bullies know they aren’t impacting you, they will stop messing with you.<\/p>\n
4. Getting wasted is not cool<\/h3>\n
As tempted as you may be to get wasted at a toga party, you must keep your alcohol intake in check. Cops love to check in on college parties, and they WILL arrest you for underage drinking. Even if you will be of legal drinking age (or you avoid getting caught by law enforcement), you’ll be liable to make a complete fool of yourself under the influence, or make decisions you will regret. While partying is a fun experience in college, try to remain sober as much as possible and focus on your studies – even if you think that’s dorky because\u2026<\/p>\n
5. You actually have to study in college<\/h3>\n
You won’t be able to\u00a0ignore the professor when s\/he gives a lecture, and wait for the last minute to study for an exam. High school is much easier than university, and you’ll learn that the hard way if you procrastinate. Show up to class, focus, or join a study group. This will allow to get into the momentum of achieving good grades.<\/p>\n
6. It will be worth it in the end<\/h3>\n
As stressful and lonely as your new life may seem sometimes during that first semester, you need to know that it will get better. Just like you went from freshman to senior in high school, you will accomplish the same growth in college. Focus on getting your degree and getting through this year in one piece. In the end, you will be proud of all the hardships you overcame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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