Starting college this Monday... tips, advice, experiences?

[SaviorX]

Hmm, for Soriku?

First off, join a club, any club. If you want to play a sport, at least try it out for a few weeks. In general be a part of SOMETHING with 10-15 people. That is how you network.

Second, make sure whoever your advisor is, you become chummy and friendly with them. Before tests, ask them what you should study and what to expect, stuff like that. That way you can get special treatment. Sounds like cheating, but Ive seen it first hand. You wont give a damn about special treatment when your GPA is high at the end.

Some classes will be harder then others, but for those really hard ones, STUDY. STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY for at least an hour the very same day you have that hard class. It is so easy to let the work snowball and let you fall behind. Go over your notes in your notebook. I would write in my notebook....but never actually go over it after class. BIG MISTAKE!

Three? And this is my opinion only, do not try to get into videogaming for a career. With business you can do human resources or maybe make a quick switch into accounting. But video game creation is a true nightmare from what I have heard. Long hours, no recognition, and stiff market entry.

Girls....freshman year, do not worry about a girlfriend. If you can have casual bang sessions, stick with that. Sophmore to Senior year, make a girl you GF only if you truly like her. You will just know inside when you truly like a girl outside of her looks. It will just happen 100%. For your first year, build their trust and get a few ones that look good. I wasn't even getting tons of action, but people thought I was cause I hung around girls I felt I deserved - cute ones only.

Drinking? Start early in a quiet safe place so you can realize what your limits are if you choose to drink regularly. Do not get caught with an underage that will ruin your career from the get-go. Three shots of cheap vodka and a whole 40oz was fun.... :) Keep your reputation as the NON-sloppy kid if it becomes a hobby. Overall be responsible and watch who you hang around when you do it. You do not go to college just to get in trouble for them, and Ive been to Penn State...

Socialize. I don't care if you throw on a fake persona and call yourself Stone Cold Steve Soriku, behave confidently and put yourself out there. It is hard to reject a non-awkward person who is smiling and lively to be around. Try to work on your dance moves too (random I know)

USE THE GYM. I'm talking weight-lifting. You don't even have to play a sport. But if you go hard in the gym for an hour, 3 times a week, it is prime. By the time the first year is over (which will pass by in a flash) you'll probably be in the best shape of your life and people WILL notice, even if you don't necessarily gain weight.

Um...that is about it I think. College isnt really like the movies. Girls will be clickish the first year but the complete opposite the 2nd year. Take your time, be patient and assertive, and go for what you want.
Enjoy the times.