You’re going to love your freshman year--especially if you live in the freshman dorms. It doesn’t really matter where you are, everyone agrees that there is an atmosphere in the freshman dorms that you won’t ever experience again for the rest of your life. Make the most of this, because people grow up and mature and get serious about their lives, and you’ve only got one year to really be the best party animal you can be. That being said, let’s not forget the reason you moved out--to go to school. College classes are not like the ones you took in high school. You really are going to have to know your stuff to do well in your classes, so you’ll need to make your study time as efficient and effective as possible. To accomplish this, I would strongly suggest studying away from your dorm. Find a nice quiet place on campus--a place where you can be productive--and don’t leave that place until you have finished everything you need to do. That way, you can come home and partake in all the freshmen shenanigans without any reservations. You can throw milk jugs off the balcony and steal your neighbor’s oven door, dance for the girls’ apartment across from you, clean up the leaves that your FHE sisters decided to dump all over your apartment, and cram 29 people into the tiny room by the back stairwell without worrying about the homework you still haven’t done. Study away from your dorm.
So you may heave heard people say that BYU is a horrible school because all of the students are “goody goodies” or too proud for their own good. You may have also heard someone joke, “If you’re not married by the time you graduate, you should get your money back!” Some of your friends might even make fun of the honor code and the fact that you’re not going to get drunk or high. There are a lot of reasons people make fun of BYU and I know you probably hear these kinds of things all the time. It happened to me a lot! But you shouldn’t care about what others think. BYU is an amazing school and there is no reason you shouldn’t be proud of going here. There is no other place—let alone school—like this in the world. You can study at a very highly acclaimed university and grow closer to your Heavenly Father at the same time. So rise up and embrace your next step in life—the privilege of being able to call yourself a BYU Cougar!
What comes to mind when you hear the word college? Do you get excited? Nervous? Scared? I know that as I started thinking about college life I was way excited for one thing. What might that one thing be… moving out and living with roommates. One main suggestion is to learn to have patience with your roommates. Learn to love your roommates because whether you like it or not you are going to be living with them for a year. When you first move into your apartment sit down with your roommates and make apartment rules. By getting everyone involved you can set rules that you all agree on and understand. Be patient as your roommates adjusts to the new setting. If someone is not keeping the rules, communicate with him or her. Your roommate is never going to know that they are doing something to annoy you if you do not talk to them. By being open and talking about the problem nobody is offended and everyone is happy. Although I get frustrated with my roommates every once and a while, I have grown to love my roommates and would not trade the experience for anything!
Stress: it’s everywhere. College is not exempt from this universal emotion. One of the things I wished I knew before coming to college was just how stressful it can be. That way I could have prepared ways to cope with the stress that accompanies college. Stress can come from many directions whether it is from academics, to peer pressure, or even to relationships, but one of the main causes of stress for me was just adapting to the new life that I suddenly landed in. For me it was the first time that I have lived outside the nurturing and protective security of the family unit. My parents used to provide for me materially and used to set down boundaries on how to live. This no longer applies in college. There is uncertainty when one first goes out on their own and tries to find their identity and test who they really are when their parents aren’t around. This can cause additional stress. In my opinion, to overcome stress we need to balance academic demands and the social demands of college. Socializing and being surrounded by positive people is an important aspect of overcoming stress. It helps to have real supportive people that you like a lot in your life who want you to succeed, especially during finals. There are several strategies that will help us to cope with stressful situations. First, we have to learn to manage our time wisely. Second, we have to set priorities and make the most of our opportunities as a student. Last, we have to learn to say "NO!" you don’t need to stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning every night just because. College students have a lot of stress. There is no denying it, but college is what we make of it. If we stay focused and balance our lives we will feel much more relaxed and healthier when it is time to wear our cap and gown.
It was midnight, my eyes were bloodshot, and I still didn’t have my freshmen schedule picked out like the rest of the soon-to-be college students did. I love to do so many different things—how can someone expect me to pick just one and focus the rest of my life on it? Choosing a major was one of the scariest things for me coming into college, but it is really not something to fear. It’s about being smart by using the resources BYU offers to find who you want to be, and to make the most of your time in college. BYU has an Academic Advisement Center specifically for undecided majors, and a whole slew of counselors who know the right questions to ask that help you find who you want to become. There are also tons of exploration classes that are low pressure, low time commitment, and way helpful. There are major-specific seminars to see what a certain field is like, and there are student development classes to find out for yourself what’s out there. In the meantime, knock out some general education requirements that everyone else will be in too so you will have support from friends and roommates, and get to explore the variety of classes that are out there. Don’t stress it—just use your resources!
Do you know what you are going to major in? Chances are you don’t even if you think you do. With that considered I would like to tell you a way to buffer your freshman schedule so you don’t end up taking extra classes that you will regret. First, even if you are not sure what major you would like to pursue, you probably have a general idea. There are usually many classes that multiple majors will have in common, so make sure you pick from those rather than the specific classes. I would not recommend getting your GE’s out of the way as a way to avoid this extra work. The reason I say this is because many classes latter on will take on the role of your GE’s. For example, I am a molecular biology major and knew my major would not cover it. However, I decided to minor in art the next semester and it turned out one its classes covered the history GE requirement. You want to plan your schedule so you do not have to take extra classes. Take some time and look through your options and choose wisely.
So you’re coming to BYU! You should be very excited. College is a whirlwind of experiences, good and not-so-good. Here are some steps to staying happy in college, no matter what your situation. 1) Don’t Be TOO Optimistic In Your Class Schedule Give yourself the necessary time to adjust to college life by not taking 18 credits, taking 8 am classes, or taking American Heritage with any other difficult class. However, you should take GE classes that you find genuinely interesting; it’ll be easier to work for them that way. You will thank yourself, I promise. 2) Be Involved There are hundreds of clubs and organizations on campus. Not only will this involvement look great on applications and resumes, but it’s a great way to meet people that have similar interests as you do. 3) Make Time For Your Passions It will be important that you find time to do something that you love and enjoy. If not for just the pure enjoyment, it will be a great stress reliever for you, even if it’s rereading your favorite series. You will cherish this time you’ve set aside. 4) Make Time For Your Family It’d be a really great idea to, at the least, Skype or call home once a week. You’ll be grateful that you stayed up-to-date on all the goings-on back home. 5) Have The Proper Mindset We are on this Earth to prove our worthiness to our Father in Heaven. Take advantage of the spiritual environment, specifically the devotionals. Make sure that your roommates, friends, and the activities you participate in help you reach your divine potential. Seldom will you find yourself in such a spiritually lifting environment than here at BYU.
So if you’re worried about choosing the right classes and which professor you should take this article is for you. Many new students stress about which classes to enroll in their first semester. Selecting the right ones can be the difference of getting a B or getting an E. There are so many resources available on websites and through the university to help you with these decisions. One of the best resources that I have found is ratemyprofessor.com. I never enroll in a class without consulting this website. On this website you can type in the name of the professor you are interested in and it will bring up a list of all the professors by that name. Find the school that you are attending and click on that professor’s name. Each professor is rated on overall quality, helpfulness, clarity, easiness, and occasionally hotness. The ratings are out of 5.0 so the closer they are to 5.0 the better professor they are. Ratemyprofessor.com is so helpful because the professor is rated by previous students who know what it is like taking that professors class. Without this website, I don’t know what kind of professors I would have gotten for my classes.
So, you’re completely new to BYU. Heck, you’re completely new to USA! Experiencing culture shock? Been there, done that. But I survived and you can too. Food: There’s an Asiana market near the football stadium if you need ingredients to replicate the kind of food you eat back home. It’s pretty small and doesn’t have a huge range of goods to choose from – it’s a good place to start though (A big plus: There’s a Japanese-cum-Korean restaurant right beside it). There’s another Asian market along University Avenue called Chao’s, and a huge Asian market in Sandy if absolutely necessary. Church: If you’re a member, I’d totally encourage you to attend the local wards. After all, when in America, live like the Americans. It’s a great way to know more locals from another culture. And truth be told, they also want to know more about yours! You’re gonna be so cool, seriously. But if you’re not comfortable with that, then head over to the Asian Ward! It shouldn’t be hard for you to find someone of a similar nationality. And just like that, you’re found yourself your own support group. If you’re not a member, there’s no fear! Search around on Facebook for possible groups. Or hopefully you meet somebody from the same country on campus (it’s really not that hard), and ask them to tell you when is their next group meeting.
The cool air rushes by. You look down at the great city sprawled out below you. You pity the rest of humanity because of their close-minded point-of-views. The freedom that you experience in the sky is simply inexpressible. No words could possibly describe the feeling. Suddenly, an alarm blares and you wake up in bed. With hardly a moment’s notice, you are back to the same old routine you’ve been following for the past 4 years: wake up at 5am to get to seminary on time, then school at 8:00. Finally, your High School career comes to an end and you don’t have early morning seminary any more. Then comes one of the biggest decisions of the year. What classes should I sign up for at BYU. You will probably think, “I woke up at 5 for seminary every morning. Waking up for an 8am class won’t be any problem for me.” But you would be completely wrong. I, too, woke up for early morning seminary every day during high school. I decided to take an 8am class my first semester because I thought the same thing. The only way to describe the experience is torture. I only lasted 3 days before I dropped the class and switched to a later time slot. My advice for you as incoming freshman is this: don’t take an 8am class unless it is the only time it’s offered. The earliest class that I would suggest taking, if possible, is a 10am class. Again, you may think that waking up at 7 will be easy after waking up at 5 for 4 years, but you will find it many times harder to wake up early in college than in high school. Please, take my advice and avoid 8am classes.
I got to Provo with the anxiety of starting classes, the irritation of spending so much on books, and the pressure from my parents to get a job weighing heavily on my shoulders. I had never been in college before. I had never had a real job before (babysitting doesn’t exactly count as work experience). And now, I was about to do both.
After lots of searching on BYU’s bland employment website and a few miracles I landed a job in the BYU bakery. I wondered how I was going to fit twelve hours of working into my schedule that already stressed me out. Before it seemed like I didn’t have any time to spare, but when I look back on the past six months I realize just how wrong I was and how valuable a job (especially one on campus) has been to my freshman experience. It gave me the opportunity to make some money, which makes me feel more independent: I don’t have to go running to my parents for every little thing. I learned how to not waste so much time (on Facebook and the like) because of the twelve extra hours I devoted to work. Getting a job while going to school isn’t all that bad—especially if it’s less than twenty hours a week. The pros far outweigh the cons, so why not consider it?
Freshman year. While there will be some inevitable differences between your first college experience and mine (hopefully you won't have a horribly awkward roommate and an emotionally unstable RA), I think I can help ease the unknowns of your future year here at BYU. Here, like any other University, it is important to understand that sleep is vital to your academic success and your mental sanity. In the beginning of the year, the appeal of staying up late and hanging out with friends is undeniable. But, take it from me, FOMO (the fear of missing out) is not a valid excuse to stay up 'til four in the morning, piling 12 people into a Civic and trekking over to Krispy Kreme just to get some dumpster contaminated doughnuts! Can I repeat: IT'S NOT WORTH IT!! I'm sure you guys wanna get the most out of your first year here in Provo, but pace yourselves. Don't allow yourself to sacrifice your hard work and academic capabilities that have gotten you into this University. Trust me, you need sleep!
Fact or Fiction? Professors are terrifying monsters.
Fiction. People seem to think that professors are unapproachable and not willing to help you understand. In reality, they are generally extremely nice and actually WANT you to go in and talk with them. They have office hours set aside each week, which is a time that you can go in and discuss the course and your concerns. It really is beneficial to build a personal relationship with your professors. They will help you learn the best ways to study and understand the material for their course. You don’t have to figure it out all on your own!! Another extremely helpful resource is your TAs. When I came to college I was expecting to be completely independent, learning everything all by myself. I wasted a lot of time. TAs are there for you! Go talk to them! It takes a lot of pressure off, and if you want to know the secret, TAs generally do the grading for college courses. So if you form a relationship with your TAs, you will know what they expect and how to get the best grade possible. Good luck!!
Hey I totally forgot to post this on wednesday night! I had it written and everything.... sorry guys!
Did you choose to live in Wyview Park for your freshman year? Awesome Choice! I lived there and absolutely loved it! There are tons of resources for you to use—just don’t be afraid to ask for them. The Wyview Park Office has pretty much anything you could ever need: games, sports equipment, stamps, info and supplies for cleaning checks, and music practice rooms. The Multi-Purpose Building is also available for you any time you’d like to use it. You can reserve rooms there for activities, use the printer and computer, or study there to get away from your sometimes very noisy roommates. The Laundromat is the best! Remember that it’s open 24 hours, even though the creamery closes at 11:30. There’s another thing—the creamery has almost all of those little things that you need. It can get a bad rap for being expensive, which sometimes it can be, but there are a few items that the creamery sells for cheaper than the grocery store. Last but not least, take advantage of the beautiful grounds that Wyview has! The playgrounds, picnic benches, volleyball court, basketball court, and intramural fields are all there you you to use, so use them!
uh oh. you open your eyes and pull your head off your pillow. what time is it? you fumble around for your phone. 10:30 pm?! your two hour power nap turned into a 6 hour snooze! your stomach grumbles, reminding you of yet another unfortunate fact. you've slept through dinner at the Canc! what to do! breakfast wont be served for another 9 hours. for students who will cook their own meals, there is a simple solution. but for students living in Helaman Halls who have a meal plan, this is the worst case scenario! but dont fret! there are several places to go for grub after the canc closes. first: the creamery. better hurry, because it closes at 1130, but the creamery serves hot burgers and ice cream until 1103, and also has an assortment of snacks, and frozen foods to get you through til morning. second: wendy's, right across from campus. just a 2 minute walk from the dorms, wendy's is open til 2, and has fast, cheap food. third: if you have a car, dominos pizza is open until two, and rancheritas and denny's are both open all night. So dont worry that you slept through dinner. grab your friends and go grub in style!
You’re going to love your freshman year--especially if you live in the freshman dorms. It doesn’t really matter where you are, everyone agrees that there is an atmosphere in the freshman dorms that you won’t ever experience again for the rest of your life. Make the most of this, because people grow up and mature and get serious about their lives, and you’ve only got one year to really be the best party animal you can be. That being said, let’s not forget the reason you moved out--to go to school. College classes are not like the ones you took in high school. You really are going to have to know your stuff to do well in your classes, so you’ll need to make your study time as efficient and effective as possible. To accomplish this, I would strongly suggest studying away from your dorm. Find a nice quiet place on campus--a place where you can be productive--and don’t leave that place until you have finished everything you need to do. That way, you can come home and partake in all the freshmen shenanigans without any reservations. You can throw milk jugs off the balcony and steal your neighbor’s oven door, dance for the girls’ apartment across from you, clean up the leaves that your FHE sisters decided to dump all over your apartment, and cram 29 people into the tiny room by the back stairwell without worrying about the homework you still haven’t done. Study away from your dorm.
ReplyDeleteSo you may heave heard people say that BYU is a horrible school because all of the students are “goody goodies” or too proud for their own good. You may have also heard someone joke, “If you’re not married by the time you graduate, you should get your money back!” Some of your friends might even make fun of the honor code and the fact that you’re not going to get drunk or high. There are a lot of reasons people make fun of BYU and I know you probably hear these kinds of things all the time. It happened to me a lot! But you shouldn’t care about what others think. BYU is an amazing school and there is no reason you shouldn’t be proud of going here. There is no other place—let alone school—like this in the world. You can study at a very highly acclaimed university and grow closer to your Heavenly Father at the same time. So rise up and embrace your next step in life—the privilege of being able to call yourself a BYU Cougar!
ReplyDeleteWhat comes to mind when you hear the word college? Do you get excited? Nervous? Scared? I know that as I started thinking about college life I was way excited for one thing. What might that one thing be… moving out and living with roommates.
ReplyDeleteOne main suggestion is to learn to have patience with your roommates. Learn to love your roommates because whether you like it or not you are going to be living with them for a year. When you first move into your apartment sit down with your roommates and make apartment rules. By getting everyone involved you can set rules that you all agree on and understand. Be patient as your roommates adjusts to the new setting. If someone is not keeping the rules, communicate with him or her. Your roommate is never going to know that they are doing something to annoy you if you do not talk to them. By being open and talking about the problem nobody is offended and everyone is happy. Although I get frustrated with my roommates every once and a while, I have grown to love my roommates and would not trade the experience for anything!
Stress: it’s everywhere. College is not exempt from this universal emotion. One of the things I wished I knew before coming to college was just how stressful it can be. That way I could have prepared ways to cope with the stress that accompanies college. Stress can come from many directions whether it is from academics, to peer pressure, or even to relationships, but one of the main causes of stress for me was just adapting to the new life that I suddenly landed in. For me it was the first time that I have lived outside the nurturing and protective security of the family unit. My parents used to provide for me materially and used to set down boundaries on how to live. This no longer applies in college. There is uncertainty when one first goes out on their own and tries to find their identity and test who they really are when their parents aren’t around. This can cause additional stress.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, to overcome stress we need to balance academic demands and the social demands of college. Socializing and being surrounded by positive people is an important aspect of overcoming stress. It helps to have real supportive people that you like a lot in your life who want you to succeed, especially during finals. There are several strategies that will help us to cope with stressful situations. First, we have to learn to manage our time wisely. Second, we have to set priorities and make the most of our opportunities as a student. Last, we have to learn to say "NO!" you don’t need to stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning every night just because.
College students have a lot of stress. There is no denying it, but college is what we make of it. If we stay focused and balance our lives we will feel much more relaxed and healthier when it is time to wear our cap and gown.
It was midnight, my eyes were bloodshot, and I still didn’t have my freshmen schedule picked out like the rest of the soon-to-be college students did. I love to do so many different things—how can someone expect me to pick just one and focus the rest of my life on it? Choosing a major was one of the scariest things for me coming into college, but it is really not something to fear. It’s about being smart by using the resources BYU offers to find who you want to be, and to make the most of your time in college. BYU has an Academic Advisement Center specifically for undecided majors, and a whole slew of counselors who know the right questions to ask that help you find who you want to become. There are also tons of exploration classes that are low pressure, low time commitment, and way helpful. There are major-specific seminars to see what a certain field is like, and there are student development classes to find out for yourself what’s out there. In the meantime, knock out some general education requirements that everyone else will be in too so you will have support from friends and roommates, and get to explore the variety of classes that are out there. Don’t stress it—just use your resources!
ReplyDeleteDo you know what you are going to major in? Chances are you don’t even if you think you do. With that considered I would like to tell you a way to buffer your freshman schedule so you don’t end up taking extra classes that you will regret. First, even if you are not sure what major you would like to pursue, you probably have a general idea. There are usually many classes that multiple majors will have in common, so make sure you pick from those rather than the specific classes. I would not recommend getting your GE’s out of the way as a way to avoid this extra work. The reason I say this is because many classes latter on will take on the role of your GE’s. For example, I am a molecular biology major and knew my major would not cover it. However, I decided to minor in art the next semester and it turned out one its classes covered the history GE requirement. You want to plan your schedule so you do not have to take extra classes. Take some time and look through your options and choose wisely.
ReplyDeleteSo you’re coming to BYU! You should be very excited. College is a whirlwind of experiences, good and not-so-good. Here are some steps to staying happy in college, no matter what your situation.
ReplyDelete1) Don’t Be TOO Optimistic In Your Class Schedule
Give yourself the necessary time to adjust to college life by not taking 18 credits, taking 8 am classes, or taking American Heritage with any other difficult class. However, you should take GE classes that you find genuinely interesting; it’ll be easier to work for them that way. You will thank yourself, I promise.
2) Be Involved
There are hundreds of clubs and organizations on campus. Not only will this involvement look great on applications and resumes, but it’s a great way to meet people that have similar interests as you do.
3) Make Time For Your Passions
It will be important that you find time to do something that you love and enjoy. If not for just the pure enjoyment, it will be a great stress reliever for you, even if it’s rereading your favorite series. You will cherish this time you’ve set aside.
4) Make Time For Your Family
It’d be a really great idea to, at the least, Skype or call home once a week. You’ll be grateful that you stayed up-to-date on all the goings-on back home.
5) Have The Proper Mindset
We are on this Earth to prove our worthiness to our Father in Heaven. Take advantage of the spiritual environment, specifically the devotionals. Make sure that your roommates, friends, and the activities you participate in help you reach your divine potential. Seldom will you find yourself in such a spiritually lifting environment than here at BYU.
So if you’re worried about choosing the right classes and which professor you should take this article is for you. Many new students stress about which classes to enroll in their first semester. Selecting the right ones can be the difference of getting a B or getting an E. There are so many resources available on websites and through the university to help you with these decisions. One of the best resources that I have found is ratemyprofessor.com. I never enroll in a class without consulting this website. On this website you can type in the name of the professor you are interested in and it will bring up a list of all the professors by that name. Find the school that you are attending and click on that professor’s name. Each professor is rated on overall quality, helpfulness, clarity, easiness, and occasionally hotness. The ratings are out of 5.0 so the closer they are to 5.0 the better professor they are. Ratemyprofessor.com is so helpful because the professor is rated by previous students who know what it is like taking that professors class. Without this website, I don’t know what kind of professors I would have gotten for my classes.
ReplyDeleteMyra Lai
ReplyDeleteSo, you’re completely new to BYU. Heck, you’re completely new to USA! Experiencing culture shock? Been there, done that. But I survived and you can too.
Food: There’s an Asiana market near the football stadium if you need ingredients to replicate the kind of food you eat back home. It’s pretty small and doesn’t have a huge range of goods to choose from – it’s a good place to start though (A big plus: There’s a Japanese-cum-Korean restaurant right beside it). There’s another Asian market along University Avenue called Chao’s, and a huge Asian market in Sandy if absolutely necessary.
Church: If you’re a member, I’d totally encourage you to attend the local wards. After all, when in America, live like the Americans. It’s a great way to know more locals from another culture. And truth be told, they also want to know more about yours! You’re gonna be so cool, seriously. But if you’re not comfortable with that, then head over to the Asian Ward! It shouldn’t be hard for you to find someone of a similar nationality. And just like that, you’re found yourself your own support group. If you’re not a member, there’s no fear! Search around on Facebook for possible groups. Or hopefully you meet somebody from the same country on campus (it’s really not that hard), and ask them to tell you when is their next group meeting.
The cool air rushes by. You look down at the great city sprawled out below you. You pity the rest of humanity because of their close-minded point-of-views. The freedom that you experience in the sky is simply inexpressible. No words could possibly describe the feeling. Suddenly, an alarm blares and you wake up in bed. With hardly a moment’s notice, you are back to the same old routine you’ve been following for the past 4 years: wake up at 5am to get to seminary on time, then school at 8:00.
ReplyDeleteFinally, your High School career comes to an end and you don’t have early morning seminary any more. Then comes one of the biggest decisions of the year. What classes should I sign up for at BYU. You will probably think, “I woke up at 5 for seminary every morning. Waking up for an 8am class won’t be any problem for me.” But you would be completely wrong. I, too, woke up for early morning seminary every day during high school. I decided to take an 8am class my first semester because I thought the same thing. The only way to describe the experience is torture. I only lasted 3 days before I dropped the class and switched to a later time slot. My advice for you as incoming freshman is this: don’t take an 8am class unless it is the only time it’s offered. The earliest class that I would suggest taking, if possible, is a 10am class. Again, you may think that waking up at 7 will be easy after waking up at 5 for 4 years, but you will find it many times harder to wake up early in college than in high school. Please, take my advice and avoid 8am classes.
I got to Provo with the anxiety of starting classes, the irritation of spending so much on books, and the pressure from my parents to get a job weighing heavily on my shoulders. I had never been in college before. I had never had a real job before (babysitting doesn’t exactly count as work experience). And now, I was about to do both.
ReplyDeleteAfter lots of searching on BYU’s bland employment website and a few miracles I landed a job in the BYU bakery. I wondered how I was going to fit twelve hours of working into my schedule that already stressed me out. Before it seemed like I didn’t have any time to spare, but when I look back on the past six months I realize just how wrong I was and how valuable a job (especially one on campus) has been to my freshman experience. It gave me the opportunity to make some money, which makes me feel more independent: I don’t have to go running to my parents for every little thing. I learned how to not waste so much time (on Facebook and the like) because of the twelve extra hours I devoted to work. Getting a job while going to school isn’t all that bad—especially if it’s less than twenty hours a week. The pros far outweigh the cons, so why not consider it?
Freshman year. While there will be some inevitable differences between your first college experience and mine (hopefully you won't have a horribly awkward roommate and an emotionally unstable RA), I think I can help ease the unknowns of your future year here at BYU.
ReplyDeleteHere, like any other University, it is important to understand that sleep is vital to your academic success and your mental sanity. In the beginning of the year, the appeal of staying up late and hanging out with friends is undeniable. But, take it from me, FOMO (the fear of missing out) is not a valid excuse to stay up 'til four in the morning, piling 12 people into a Civic and trekking over to Krispy Kreme just to get some dumpster contaminated doughnuts! Can I repeat: IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!
I'm sure you guys wanna get the most out of your first year here in Provo, but pace yourselves. Don't allow yourself to sacrifice your hard work and academic capabilities that have gotten you into this University. Trust me, you need sleep!
Fact or Fiction? Professors are terrifying monsters.
ReplyDeleteFiction. People seem to think that professors are unapproachable and not willing to help you understand. In reality, they are generally extremely nice and actually WANT you to go in and talk with them. They have office hours set aside each week, which is a time that you can go in and discuss the course and your concerns. It really is beneficial to build a personal relationship with your professors. They will help you learn the best ways to study and understand the material for their course. You don’t have to figure it out all on your own!! Another extremely helpful resource is your TAs. When I came to college I was expecting to be completely independent, learning everything all by myself. I wasted a lot of time. TAs are there for you! Go talk to them! It takes a lot of pressure off, and if you want to know the secret, TAs generally do the grading for college courses. So if you form a relationship with your TAs, you will know what they expect and how to get the best grade possible. Good luck!!
-Brittany Mearns
Hey I totally forgot to post this on wednesday night! I had it written and everything.... sorry guys!
ReplyDeleteDid you choose to live in Wyview Park for your freshman year? Awesome Choice! I lived there and absolutely loved it! There are tons of resources for you to use—just don’t be afraid to ask for them. The Wyview Park Office has pretty much anything you could ever need: games, sports equipment, stamps, info and supplies for cleaning checks, and music practice rooms. The Multi-Purpose Building is also available for you any time you’d like to use it. You can reserve rooms there for activities, use the printer and computer, or study there to get away from your sometimes very noisy roommates. The Laundromat is the best! Remember that it’s open 24 hours, even though the creamery closes at 11:30. There’s another thing—the creamery has almost all of those little things that you need. It can get a bad rap for being expensive, which sometimes it can be, but there are a few items that the creamery sells for cheaper than the grocery store. Last but not least, take advantage of the beautiful grounds that Wyview has! The playgrounds, picnic benches, volleyball court, basketball court, and intramural fields are all there you you to use, so use them!
uh oh. you open your eyes and pull your head off your pillow. what time is it? you fumble around for your phone. 10:30 pm?! your two hour power nap turned into a 6 hour snooze! your stomach grumbles, reminding you of yet another unfortunate fact. you've slept through dinner at the Canc! what to do! breakfast wont be served for another 9 hours. for students who will cook their own meals, there is a simple solution. but for students living in Helaman Halls who have a meal plan, this is the worst case scenario! but dont fret! there are several places to go for grub after the canc closes. first: the creamery. better hurry, because it closes at 1130, but the creamery serves hot burgers and ice cream until 1103, and also has an assortment of snacks, and frozen foods to get you through til morning. second: wendy's, right across from campus. just a 2 minute walk from the dorms, wendy's is open til 2, and has fast, cheap food. third: if you have a car, dominos pizza is open until two, and rancheritas and denny's are both open all night. So dont worry that you slept through dinner. grab your friends and go grub in style!
ReplyDelete