Most people hate change, Freshman year is usually the most embarrassing but best year. We all have those moments that we wish we didn’t. Here’s some familiar mistakes and some tips on what not to do if you want to attempt to nail the whole college thing here at Hofstra. Keep reading for 20 mistakes every HU freshman makes!
Orientation was fun and all, but that group you stuck with for three days straight tends to separate and do their own thing when college comes around. Its definitely good to attend orientation and meet people to have a head start, but don’t rely on only them because there will be SO many more people to meet and be with once college starts.
Especially after thirsty Thursdays it is not fun sitting in a boring lecture with a pounding headache
It might as well be associated with Miley Cyrus’ tour.
Just don’t do it.
Don’t get me wrong. Pizza is life. But after eating “Sbarro’s” pizza at Hofstra everyday for two weeks… you’re going to wish you never liked it in the first place.
Food, clothes, makeup, and all essentials. It will be your go-to for everything, and so conveniently close!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eat it.
This is bound to happen a few times, just don’t try to make it a habit.
Before going broke buying all of them and not knowing what to do with yourself when you don’t actually need them
But a warm croissant and soup sounds so good… do I really need to go to class today?
Do all of your work and show up. Go to office hours and get on your teacher’s good side, it will help you a lot.
You will be lazy and never want to clean your clothes. Yes its gross, but its life. Too much effort.
Try and go every time you need to write a paper.
Hempstead isn’t a place you would want to get lost in, don’t end up alone in Popeye’s not knowing where anyone went.
Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Hofstra is full of amazing, unique open minded people so go out there and find them!
Always keep an open mind and don’t cling to one clique, joining clubs and going to events make this a lot easier
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