Oh, freshman year, what an experience. There are a few things all freshman should know, maybe not listen to, but know. It is of course the first time many of you have been away from home and freedom is wonderful, but it can sometimes be a scary thing. Use it wisely.

1. Do go to class. This may seem like a no-brainer but you would be surprised how often this simple rule is broken.

Don’t go to class if you are just going to fall asleep. What’s the point?

2) Do turn off your cell phone before class starts. It doesn’t impress the professor and you will always be the annoying girl or guy who simply didn’t turn off the darn phone.

Don’t talk during class, here again you will be labeled annoying.

3) Don’t buy your books before classes start. Professors may tell you the book is not necessary and you get very little money back for returns.

Do open the books that you buy. In the past I have heard it can help tremendously (note the sarcasm).

4) Don’t sit in the dorms. The city of Bowling Green has a lot to offer.

Do make time to familiarize yourself with the University and the city of Bowling Green.

5) Do get involved on campus. Own your experience here at the University. College is what you make of it.

Don’t get involved in just any organization. Instead, do some research and find a group you can enjoy. Trust me you don’t want to waste your time sitting at some meeting when you could be doing something you really want to do.

6) Don’t wait for people to come to you. Get out and meet people.

Do give people a chance, especially people you may not usually consider. There are so many different kinds of people on this campus, give everyone a chance.