Find your humans
I found my humans freshman year and keep finding new ones. They’ll pop up in the most unexpected places — so keep your eyes open.
— Hailey
Get tenured
With all the turnover lately, do everything you can to nail down some job security.
— Brandon
Get your ducks in a row
Buy a planner. Use it. It keeps me sane in the worst of times.
— Kyle
Open mind, open opportunities
College is a time of exploration and discovery. Keep an open mind and try new things — you never know where that will take you.
— Olivia
Join the local paper
Happiness is proven to increase tenfold while in the Student Media office.
— Max
Busy is better
You don’t need to choose between academics and a social life. Choose both. You may lose sleep, but you won’t lose out on all of the memories and opportunities that come at such a great university.
— Liz
Think food
Make sure to budget for Grub Truck and Taco Bell at the beginning of each month. When those late nights come around, your bank account should hurt a little less the following morning.
— Jonah
Fun classes
You should take a couple exciting classes so you have something fun to look forward to each day.
— Grayson
Be yourself
Don’t worry about what others think of you in college. If you act yourself, the right people will come along to share this awesome experience with.
— Lindsay
Find your spot
Hangout, study or coffee shop – all carry equal importance. Explore campus a bit to find your place and enjoy.
— Meredith