College of Wooster: freshmen fifteen

Posted by: freshmenfifteen on: October 12, 2009

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Becoming a freshman or a “first-year” as the College of Wooster puts it, can be a daunting, yet, exciting transition from high school. It’s a time to meet new people, take classes that you might actually enjoy, and gain a sense of independence. However, if one knows a few inside tips, the transition can be so much easier!

First of all, there is a ton of reading assigned, so definitely pace yourself and there are times where you can skim…

Second, “Lowry” is crowded at 6:00 for dinner, so get there a little before so and your friends can get a table.

“Old main’s coffee” is great for in the morning before class or when at the library later in the day, it’s always less crowded than “Mom’s.”

Pace yourself with flex dollars.

Wal Mart will become your new hangout when you’re bored…It’s sad, I know but you’ll always find something random to buy.

Use your printing money at the libraries or Wired Scott, it saves a ton of money on ink for your own printer.

Timken library is quiet, I mean quiet, you can hear a pin drop so if you like silence to do your work in that’s the place. Andrews and Gault library give more of a laid back study environment. It is still quiet, but you can talk with your friends.

There are study rooms in the library, so when midterms and finals roll around get there early so you and your friends can used them. They are also air conditioned so when it’s hot in early September it can be a good place to work.

Get involved on campus, whether it be joining an academic club such as Chem club or a Greek life, it’s a great place to meet people and network in the future.

Don’t stress about I.S. freshman and sophomore year, everyone survives and you still have two years until you are faced with it.

Declare your major early, even if it’s not something you want to do because you can change it until your actual declaration (second semester sophomore year). This way you have an advisor not chosen by your FYS.

Be sure to get your work done so that way you can enjoy your time; especially on the weekends so you don’t have to cram on Sundays.

Overall have a good time, meet new people, and enjoy the college experience because these four years will fly by.

-N.M.