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What should every freshman at University of Delaware know before they start?

Samantha

The advice I would give is to be prepared. I worked hard in high school, but not nearly as hard as I need to work now that I am in college. It will all be woth it when I am working in the career of my choice one day. Also, I would tell myself to not grow up too fast because these are some of the best years of our lives.

Tucker

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior I would tell myself to be me. I would tell myself to make my decisions for college based on what I want without any other influences rather than making the decisions with other people's opinions in mind. With this said to myself I probably would have made the same decision to go to the University of Delaware, but I would definitely have a different mindset going into college than I originally have.

Danielle

If I could talk to myself when I was a high school senior I would tell myself that college is a rollercoaster. High school work was much easier and when you get to college you have to put forth a lot of effort so be prepared for that. What is good about college classes is that even though it's a lot of work, the classes are what you are interested in so it makes it easier to pay attention because you actually want to. As for the social aspect of college, get out there and introduce yourself to everyone. All college freshman are in the same boat. They don't know anyone and all want to make friends so just get out there and talk to people, it's the best thing to do. Don't worry about looking or feeling stupid. College is the time of your life to do anything and everything you want to so go for it. Make as many memories as possible because these years just fly by!

Tyler

learn how to study, stay on top of your work, and learn how to be challenged. learn how to not be lazy.

Kelsey

Don't worry about it. the other freshmen are in the same boat as you! the people you meet as a freshman will become your life long friends. don't hold back. be social, but work hard. Classes matter too!

Rebecca

The first thing I would tell myself was to apply to any and all scholarships available! There's no telling what you may or may not get for financial aide and every little bit you can get your hands on will help. Fill out the ones that are no-essay first to submit them, and then do what you need to do for the other ones. Read the books, write the essays, submit while you can because Seniors in high school have a lot more scholarship opportunity than those who are already enrolled in college, so start now! Then, I would tell them to take classes all year round. It's difficult to go back home in between sessions once you've become more independent, because parents have a hard time adjusting to it. Also, you will accelerate yourself through your courses and you will not lose focus because you will always be in the school mindset. See if there is an option of year-round housing that is supported by financial aide and opt to live there for this reason. You will either graduate early, or be able to even take on another major that interests you!

Jillian

If I were given the ability to go back in time and talk to my "high school senior self" about entering into college, there is only one piece of advice I could think of to give to the senior me. I would tell myself to branch out more, away from my high school friends. Out of the 250 of my graduating class, 150 of them also chose to attend the University of Delaware. Although I am happy that I have maintain friendships from high school, some of them also made me resist venturing out to find new friends and have new experiences. However, I am fortunate enough to have three more years in which I can venture out and find myself.

Melvin

Finding the right college is important and it directly affects the students college experience. It can affect whether a student is successful as far being to accomplish their goals. Factors that should be taken in consideration are location, cost, opportunities, weather, and majors. Students should try to visit colleges that they are interested to in to see if the college environment is on that feels as good as it looks on the fan y brochures the colleges send to your homes. The location of the college you go to can greatly affect whether or not you come on the holidays and other family events. It's integral to check the cost of transportation. To / from your college choices. Also if you are city person it is not wise to choose a college in small towns vice versa. It may come as a culture shock to you and make you feel uncomfortable. Another example of this whether is if your use to living in sunny California it's probably not a good idea to attend a school that primarily has cold winters like those in Maine You can only be as successful if you feel that you are in comfortable environment.

Allison

In order to find the right college, it is important to do your research. Keep an open mind and make sure you go to visit the campuses. For me, I thought I knew what I wanted until I visited the University of Delaware. The second I stepped foot out of the car I knew this was the school for me. In order to make the most of your experience at you college, its important to get involved, particularly on a big campus. It is great to meet people in your dorms and classes, but the best way to really find a group of people that you will fit in well with is to join in an extracurricular activity. Whether it be a sport, sorority/fraternity, club, or artistic group getting involved in something like this will help to make the campus smaller. I loved my time at UD, but after I joined my sorority it truly made the experience complete. That is where I found the friends that I will keep for a lifetime and who truly understand me and love me. It is the best decision I have ever made, and I would recommend this to anyone.

Xuanyi

campus-visit is important, should experience the school ahead before attending.