Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting College

BuzzFeeders share some post high school, pre college advice. You'd be surprised what you didn't know.

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[fearfactz]

One word: INTERNSHIP. Do whatever it takes to get experience during your school year. Even with your diploma, NOBODY will hire you if you don't have work experiences, Trust me.

[kkilinahe]

I'm in college. I can vouch for everything except the wardrobe thing. Nobody cares about what you wear. Nobody.

[emonudo]

"Don't do what everyone else is telling you to."
Everyone Else: "DON'T JUMP!"

[cffeine]

LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL THIS IS SO ON TIME

[emxchloe]

This was super useful since I'll be starting college in September.

[ashleybowen]

this is such a throw back buzzfeed style video but with people we don't know. 🤗

[gabbyavery]

I started college last school year so I guess I can pitch in:

- Try to get to know yourself as much as possible before getting to college: interests, passions, likes, dislikes. You have an easier time figuring out your major, clubs you want to join, type of friends you want, etc if you do. (HUGE ONE)

- If you're a Christian (or even if you're interested in becoming one), form a closer relationship with God because you face so many different challenges (academically, socially, mentally, emotionally, etc.) away from home without that close parental support you're used to getting.

- Leave your shy days behind you in the past; everyone is new here. You get to start fresh with a new group people and setting, so build up your confidence and meet new people and try new things you wouldn't have done before.

Reply with some more in the comments, I'm interested to see more advice!

[vanessaa]

Who else misses worth it & unsolved

[mychannelhasonlyvideojust]

I wish I knew that England was a city

edit: You don't have to take my name that seriously

[KamiltheCamel]

I wish I knew how to read before starting college. It would have made it a lot easier.

[imaginethatart]

I wish I had known that it is ok to not immediately know what you want to go to college for. I'd changed my major 4 times over the course of almost 4 years, it stressed me out, as I was pushed to go to college but I FINALLY found my place. It's scary making such a big decision especially if you are headed to college straight out of high school. Don't feel pressured. You'll waste a lot of time and money like I did. 🙄

[TheEpiksuju]

I think my biggest worry would be making friends. I have trouble starting a conversation but once a person gets to know me I'm ok.

[AyaKay]

Who else is starting college next month?

[tricialevi]

What is up with the "ramen" stigma? I'm starting college in the fall, and I don't see a time where I will have to live off ramen thanks to meal plans! I suppose if the student can't afford the meal plan then yes, they will have to buy cheap food but I can see someone spending as much a year on groceries as a meal plan would be.

[TheGemology]

i'm about to enter university wish me luck

[YatzilCollins]

i wont need to go to college if my youtube career ever takes off... yeah I need to start filling out those college application

[FancyFudge]

Are we not gonna acknowledge that the guys hand is bigger than his face @ 1:11

[Bsh]

I'm in college now and I honestly just found out last week that you don't have to pay back financial aid or Tap

[JuliaHundredmore]

I leave to go to college in a week. I think I'm more nervous than excited because I'm kind of an introvert and I'm super shy. So wish me luck.

[patbethesden]

Videos like this are extremely helpful. I also got a few kindle books on what to expect like "Making the Most of College." The best advice comes from recent students