Step outside your comfort zone and make some new friends. With hundreds of organizations for your major or extracurricular interests (Anime Club anyone?), there are endless opportunities to meet someone new. It is great to keep in touch with your old high school friends, but don’t let that hinder you from exploring college life. Limit your visits back home, but make sure to call your mom regularly.
9. Live Music Capital of the World: Austin City Scene
YES, you live here. Austin City Limits and SXSW festivals are fan-freakin-tastic in their own right. But there’s so much more going on in this glorious city. Pick up The Austin Chronicle at one of the newspaper bins on campus or visit Austin360.com to see what happens beyond the bubble of the 40 Acres.
YES, you live here. Austin City Limits and SXSW festivals are fan-freakin-tastic in their own right. But there’s so much more going on in this glorious city. Pick up The Austin Chronicle at one of the newspaper bins on campus or visit Austin360.com to see what happens beyond the bubble of the 40 Acres.
8. Thou Shall Love Thy Neighbor: Live on Campus
Location, location, location! Oh, how I miss the days of waking up at least 30 minutes before my class, grabbing a quick bite from Cypress Bend, and then heading off to the Six Pack with no delay. Most importantly, this is a great way to make friends your first year. Ask any upperclassmen. Dorm living has its pros and cons…so try to focus on the positives.
7. Professor’s Pet: Talk to your Profs
You’ll get a better grade… Ehh not entirely true, but it definitely doesn’t hurt. Like me, you may be super shy to raise your hand in class, so go visit your professor during office hours. Even if you don’t have a question, initiating a relationship with a professor works in your favor! They can be potential resume references and writers for a letter of recommendation.
You’ll get a better grade… Ehh not entirely true, but it definitely doesn’t hurt. Like me, you may be super shy to raise your hand in class, so go visit your professor during office hours. Even if you don’t have a question, initiating a relationship with a professor works in your favor! They can be potential resume references and writers for a letter of recommendation.
6. Why You’ll Love the Fall: Texas Football
Surprised this isn’t #1? Me too. Waking up on a Saturday to sunshine, BBQ tailgates and a sea of burnt orange is the epitome of a Longhorn Christmas. Not to mention, this is the inaugural season of the Longhorn Network!
So to freshmen that haven’t purchased football season tickets, dontcha worry. At least buy a Longhorn All-Sports Package (LASP) so you can be eligible to enter the student football ticket draw.
Loving the Freshman 15, Michelle! So clever, and fantastic advice! xoxo
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