Student’s Advice for Freshmen 2025

By: Professor Cohen’s College Composition II

Live and learn.

Try new experiences.

You may think you know everything, but still study.

Go out when you have the chance.

Take care of yourself.

Put yourself first.

Pursue your goals.

Don’t give up.

Stay wise.

You don’t have to impress everyone else.

Absorb advice. Don’t judge others.

Ask for help.

Know your worth.

Be patient.

Don’t be afraid.

Go with the flow.

It’s your choice.

Let go.

Take the skills you know and apply them to the world.

Be honest and true to yourself.

Be on time for class.

Do your work on time.

Study.

Use the campus resources.

Go to campus events.

Manage Your Time.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Bring a coat.

ASK questions.

Meet people.

Never settle for less.

Student life has free snacks - go there.

Be careful on the roads in the winter.

Create bonds and make friends.

Take breaks.

BE ON TIME.

Always turn in work on time.

Be creative.

Be considerate to other people.

Stay open-minded and dedicated.

College can be hard, but keep going - you've got this.