What To Do The Weekend Before Class Starts

It is only a few weeks before WEPO!!!! And the beginning of classes... when most of us will find ourselves strangely relating to this nice young lady below.  

But have no fear!!  It happens to all of us at some point especially in those first couple weeks when everything is an adjustment period but we made it; And so will you, here’s how.

In the first few days before classes get yourself prepared:

1. DO MAKE A GOOGLE CALENDAR:  Putting your classes in a google calendar or some organizational set up beforehand with alarms and room numbers will ensure you aren’t late to class.  Plus, in the first few weeks you will get a plethora of office hour times from professors and club meeting dates you don’t want to miss out on.  Put ‘em in.  Right away.  Or you will forget.  You can always hide or delete them later if you change your mind.
2. DO EXPLORE THE LAND:  There is so much for you here.  Walk around campus with some friends to get your bearings.  It is a good idea to find the locations of your classes beforehand and look at a map and find the best route.  You can also find some sweet locations you may want to study or take a break.
3. DO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES:  You will get a lot of information and resources from WEPO, from the club fair, from your professors, from promotional stuff everywhere including the bathroom stalls.  You don’t need to commit yourself to anything just yet.  Take those days to get a feel for different opportunities and resources Penn State has to offer.  You might be surprised what you get a good vibe from and don’t be afraid to check them out!  
4. DO MEET PEOPLE AND ASK QUESTIONS:  We have all been there so we can help.  And so can pretty much anyone else on campus.  Do not be afraid to ask about anything.  Asking questions is a great way to engage with new people including your peers who are trying to figure out everything, just like you.
5. DO ACCEPT THAT YOU WON’T BE COMPLETELY PREPARED:  Even though we may do everything by the book, we may feel uncomfortable when we suddenly encounter something that we are not familiar.  Neither will many other new (or older) students.  That’s okay.  Sometimes the best way to learn is to just go head first and figure it out on your own as it happens.  

Welcome to the beautiful journey to college!

By: Alli Ferri