{"id":2134,"date":"2018-05-24T09:08:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T13:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nacacadmitted.wpengine.com\/wordpress\/?p=2134"},"modified":"2018-05-24T09:08:53","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T13:08:53","slug":"upperclassmen-offer-tips-to-incoming-freshmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admitted.nacacnet.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/2018\/05\/24\/upperclassmen-offer-tips-to-incoming-freshmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Upperclassmen Offer Tips to Incoming Freshmen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Editor\u2019s note: A version of this post was originally published on Admitted in July 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

Preparing to send your students off to college?<\/p>\n

Upperclassmen and recent graduates from around the world offered their advice to incoming freshmen in a New York Times<\/em> piece<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The tips range from pragmatic (\u201calways take advantage of free food\u201d) to philosophical (\u201cbe willing to learn as you go\u201d).<\/p>\n

In all, the story includes advice from 24 students. Tips on finding friends, conquering college coursework and taking care of your physical and mental health are included.<\/p>\n


\nSome gems:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is impossible to focus in class if you are \u2018taking notes\u2019 on a laptop.\u201d
\n\u2014Annalisa Galgano, New York University Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t compare yourself to other students\u2026Remember that everyone has unique talents, and you have four years to cultivate yours.”
\n\u2014Shivani Dixit, University of Chicago<\/p>\n

\u201cTake naps. Preschool and college are the only times when napping is socially acceptable.”
\n\u2014Justine Goode, Oberlin College (OH)<\/p>\n

\u201cOutline all your papers, and footnote everything. Even if you don\u2019t \u2018do outlines\u2019 or think they are a total waste of time, a quick overview of how the paper will be organized will save you loads in the long run.”
\n\u2014Casey Chon, Hampshire College (MA)<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes, you might feel you just don\u2019t belong on campus. I implore you to extend grace to yourself and have confidence in the fact that you were chosen not only for your academic competency but also for the perspective you have to offer your peers and professors,\u201d
\n\u2014Brittanie Lewis, Amherst College (MA)<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming freshmen? Add your tips in the comment section below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admitted writer\/editor Mary Stegmeir welcomes additional comments and story ideas at mstegmeir@nacacnet.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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