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How To Prepare For Your First Year Of College

How To Prepare For Your First Year In College + What To Do The Summer Before College
I spent the summer before college inhaling everything I could related to how to prepare for your first year of college. I read countless posts, watched dozens of videos and tried to learn as much as I could. These things are basically what you must do the summer before college because it’s going to help you prepare for one of the biggest experiences of your life, I promise.

This is me playing big sister because I never got to be a big sister. These are all of the things I would tell my incoming freshman self or my younger sibling (if I had one). I’m giving you the whole truth and nothing but the truth in this incoming freshman’s ultimate guide, friends. This is your handy guidebook on how to prepare for your first year of college.

Also, warning, this post is full of so much information. There are links to related handy posts sprinkled throughout and I hope you utilize them because college is a fun, stressful time that is always aided by an informative post. I promise I won’t be boring. Time to get tab-happy! You’re in for a lot of helpful information before college. All of the links open in a new tab, so don’t worry about leaving the page. If you don’t have time to read the related posts, pin them and read later!

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10 Things You MUST Do During College Orientation

10 Things You MUST Do During College Orientation - College Orientation Tips // eyeliner wings & pretty things
College orientation is one of your first tastes of life at the college you’ve chosen to spend the next chunk of your life at. No pressure, right? While college orientation is always fun, it’s also very stressful. I mean, you’re on the grounds of your future home, meeting dozens or even hundreds of faces you will be surrounded by for the next few years while also trying to put forth a great image for yourself.

Did I stress you out enough? Great. Turn your stress into positive energy and enthusiasm! These college orientation tips will help you tackle the day with your head held high and a smile on your face.

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