As a first year University student, I can say I have experienced some things I may have regretted at the time, but I probably would have done it otherwise. Here are my five things you should try within your four years at University:
1) Go to the bars during a school week
Oh and did I mention to also make it to class the next morning? Going to the bars in the middle of the week with your friends feels like your rebelling against your Professor and I highly recommend trying this once. It's impulsive, super fun, and you will be shocked to see just how many people thought the exact same thing.
2) Do home-coming and day drink
Most Universities have a home-coming where Alumni and current students celebrate the welcome back of the school year. It is usually accompanied with a football game, and shameless day drinking. Your day begins at 8AM and ends by 4PM so choose your activities wisely though I can assure you, it will be one of the most memorable days within your undergrad.
3) Explore the city
If you live on a large campus where 90% of the people you see are students, it is easy to feel comfortable and neglect the rest of the city you live in. I recommend leaving the premise of campus and venture around. Go with a friend or if you're feeling really gutsy, by yourself to see what your city has to offer!
4) Get lost with your friends
This may sound insane, but you may experience getting lost in your city at least once - especially during the first year. I'm not saying to purposely get lost, but rather, accidently. It can be fun if your with a group of friends because you're not alone and as number 3) states it can give you the fun and crazy opportunity to explore your city.
5) Experience having roommates
Having roommates is like having friends already waiting with you. Granted, some do not always get along with their roommates but they are nice to have. You will experience feeling home sick, wanting to go shopping, plan study dates, or venturing downtown for some drinks. All of these things can be done with having roommates, while meeting other people. You will also come up with crazy traditions and experience their weird habits, and routine friends don't normally see.
1) Go to the bars during a school week
Oh and did I mention to also make it to class the next morning? Going to the bars in the middle of the week with your friends feels like your rebelling against your Professor and I highly recommend trying this once. It's impulsive, super fun, and you will be shocked to see just how many people thought the exact same thing.
2) Do home-coming and day drink
Most Universities have a home-coming where Alumni and current students celebrate the welcome back of the school year. It is usually accompanied with a football game, and shameless day drinking. Your day begins at 8AM and ends by 4PM so choose your activities wisely though I can assure you, it will be one of the most memorable days within your undergrad.
3) Explore the city
If you live on a large campus where 90% of the people you see are students, it is easy to feel comfortable and neglect the rest of the city you live in. I recommend leaving the premise of campus and venture around. Go with a friend or if you're feeling really gutsy, by yourself to see what your city has to offer!
4) Get lost with your friends
This may sound insane, but you may experience getting lost in your city at least once - especially during the first year. I'm not saying to purposely get lost, but rather, accidently. It can be fun if your with a group of friends because you're not alone and as number 3) states it can give you the fun and crazy opportunity to explore your city.
5) Experience having roommates
Having roommates is like having friends already waiting with you. Granted, some do not always get along with their roommates but they are nice to have. You will experience feeling home sick, wanting to go shopping, plan study dates, or venturing downtown for some drinks. All of these things can be done with having roommates, while meeting other people. You will also come up with crazy traditions and experience their weird habits, and routine friends don't normally see.
Your undergrad should be filled with experience and fun. Try as many things as you can within your four years on campus because time flies when you're having fun.
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