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\"First<\/a><\/p>\n

Say goodbye to your high school gang and say hello to the strangers of the University of Diversity. It\u2019s scary but exciting, right? If you studied well, you probably got yourself into the state university, or one of the best schools in Laguna<\/a> \u2013 but are you prepared to immerse yourself in college life? If not, here are 5 tips to help you survive and thrive on your first day:<\/p>\n

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1. Your Day Starts The Night Before<\/h2>\n

Are you the tardy kind? Why? Cause people said it was cool? It\u2019s not! My advice, learn from the normal, \u201cuncool\u201d, anxious incoming freshman who\u2019s too excited to go to college that they prepare everything the night before. So, press your clothes, pack those new notebooks, unused pens, even your corny jokes and more importantly, sleep early.<\/p>\n

\"1.Your<\/a>
Ready for school? Heck yeah!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the morning, you don\u2019t have to worry about being late and making an embarrassing entrance on the first period \u2013 10 uncool points avoided! BTW, this principle is also the secret to being the punctuality guru at work!<\/p>\n

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2. Wear Clothes That Are\u2026 You<\/h2>\n

Most freshmen try too hard to impress people on the first day. They wear clothes they think other people will like, but the style isn\u2019t exactly\u2026 them.<\/p>\n

\"Wear<\/a>
Clothes that aren’t you… a horrible decision, really.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t try to impress others by being somebody else. If your peers like you for who you\u2019re not, that\u2019s 4 years of playing pretend. On the other hand, if you\u2019re honest up front, you\u2019re more likely to find people who will like you for who you are. My advice, be confident in your own skin \u2013 2 years of inner torment avoided!<\/p>\n

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3. Bring Food, Extra Food I Mean\u2026<\/h2>\n
\"Bring<\/a>
Om, nom, nom…<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s really hard to strike a conversation with a complete stranger if you\u2019re not the type. My secret icebreaker: food. They say that, \u201cthe way to a man\u2019s heart is through his stomach\u201d \u2013 well, it\u2019s true for both men and women (or shall I say boys and girls). Bring food that you can share and\u2026 voila! It\u2019s easier to start camaraderie over some Pringles or Piatos, but if you still don\u2019t know what to say, try Lifehack.com\u2019s 45 Questions To Get To Know Someone<\/a>. \u2013 3 minutes of social awkwardness avoided!<\/p>\n

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4. Make lots of friends!… or just one \ud83d\ude42<\/h2>\n

Everybody feels the need to be accepted \u2013 on our first day in college, this need is magnified. My advice, don\u2019t fight it! Go out and socialize! Trust me, you can never have too many friends on your first day. If you think you\u2019re socially awkward, then just\u2026 try.<\/p>\n

\"Make<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no harm in trying. If you don\u2019t have it in you to join a big group, then at least try to befriend even just one. But, if all else fails and you don\u2019t make any friends \u2013 relax! You have not failed as a human being. Because honestly, the friends you make on the first day aren\u2019t necessarily your new best buds\/BFFs. You will go through a couple of friend cycles before you find your true friends \u2013 4 years of loneliness avoided!<\/p>\n

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5. Keep A Positive Outlook<\/h2>\n
\"Keep<\/a>
WIN!!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t feel defeated if you\u2019re not the Rockstar of your class on the first day. You\u2019ll have 4 years to find out your place in college. These four years can be an enjoyable rollercoaster ride or a depressing bus ride. It is what you make of it. So keep a positive outlook. Truth be told, college is ridiculously hard \u2013 but why does everyone miss it?<\/p>\n

Be awesome on your first day! We\u2019d love to hear about your stories on the comments section below, so sound off when you\u2019re not busy being popular (wink!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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