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Hello! My name is Daniel Golden and this is my channel. A few days ago I went to Missouri State
University with my girlfriend and her cousin. When I was back on campus, I was reminded of my first
time
at a university. Everything on that tour was important, but a bit overwhelming. So as I was
walking in the back
of the group, I formed my own mental list. It was a wish list of sorts. Things I thought most
important to tell myself when I was first starting out.
Since I can't actually time travel, I might as well go ahead and give the list to somebody.
For your benefit, here are Five Golden Tips: College Edition. (In no particular order) Tip
#5: Pre-Pack. So you've chosen to go to college to further your education
and you already got a university picked out - Fantastic! Now before stepping onto campus on move-in day
and putting everything you own into a small dorm room, you probably take a minute to
look at what you're bringing.
Make sure you know 1)when to show up 2) where to go 3) where to park
and 4) what you can actually bring. Showing up early means you can beat the crowds and hopefully find
a closer parking spot.
If at all possible, grab a map of campus or the surrounding town to make sure you know where you're going.
One of the most important parts of pre-packing is knowing what not to bring.
Does your residence hall allow: duck tape, knives, candles or lighters, or microwaves? Each
school has a different list of "Do's and Don'ts."
Check out your university's web page to see if you can find a complete list of what they
recommend. It's better to know your university's refrigerator policy now as opposed to
after you've purchased it
carried it thousands of miles and then have it denied at the front door.
Golden Protip! Only bring what you need. You don't need every book or disc that you own.
And if, by chance, you actually need all seven of your Harry Potter hardbacks, just call
home.
It won't cost much for your parents to mail you something. If you need it after the fact.
but it's better than having to lug it all the way
then never opening the cover. Tip #4 Learning the Campus.
Before your first day of class, grab your class schedule and campus map
and explore the grounds. First part of your trip should be locating the buildings and
classrooms and you're going to have your classes in.
Definitely we find out 1) how far the buildings are away from your sleeping area, 2) how far the
buildings are in relation to each other,
and 3) where exactly is a classroom inside of the building you're going to. Once you've located
your buildings, it will prevent you from being late in the future and just help
out with your daily planning.
Next, locate at the other important buildings on campus. Where will you
eat and how close is it to your classrooms? Where's the library? Does your university
have a gym? Is there a student union? Do you have any theatres?
Where's the bookstore? Do you have a clinic? Football stadium? Explore your campus and
find these locations.
Learning about them now saves you from a possible panic attack in the future. Golden Protip! If
you and your roommate go on this tour together
it might actually help you bond in the first few days. Tip #3: Exploring your
Town. After you've been at school for a while
the urge to leave campus will almost be overwhelming. My advice? Do it!
Your town might have a website dedicated to "Things to Do" or your university might
have suggestions as well.
Use those suggestions as a starting point to seek out new life and new civilizations (LLAP!).
So, yeah, the typical college town has those bars and clubs, but it is not your
scene
don't fret. Trying and find the movie theatre, or live theater, or museum, or public park, or
public library, or shopping centers. There's probably plenty to do in your town. Being
out and about is one of the best things about college.
It breaks up the monotony of studying and it gives you a chance to spread out.
Golden Protip! Do your best to be safe. The buddy system, although it's a little bit
elementary,
is very good in the real world. Besides, going downtown a lot more fun with
friends, which brings me to my next tip. Tip #2:
Social Interactions: The phrase goes "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
In regards to the college student, this couldn't be more true. From Greek Life
to student government, professional fraternities, intramural sports, study groups,
clubs, religious organizations,
you definitely find your place. And if all else fails, become the founding member of your
own club. Golden Protip! Treating others with respect,
including your roommate, makes the world a fantastic place. And finally Tip #1
I know it sounds really silly to say out loud, but is the most important of
college.
You should be going to class anyway, you're a students. To be slightly more realistic you're
literally paying professors teach you things.
And if you're there on a scholarship, somebody else is paying your professors
to teach you things.
So definitely don't waste that money by skipping class.
Now I'm not saying you can't have any sick days or emergencies. But going to
class is by far the easiest thing for you to do to me maintain high grades.
No matter your personal reason for going to college,
everybody's goals is to graduate. Don't let your new found freedom hinder your
academic success.
Golden Protip! If a professor sees you going to class every day and trying to
learn
and if you go to their office hours to talk to them, professors are more likely to bump a
B to an A.
if they know the student was trying. So those are my tips! I definitely plan on making
more videos discussing various aspects
college life, so stay tuned! If you have comments, questions for me,
or suggestions for future videos, put them in the comments section below. If you
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