Things College Freshmen Wish You Knew
If this is part of your life story, please share your insights! What would you like the rest of us to learn? What should we know about people in this community? How would you like people to interact with you? Should people ask questions? What’s the best way for people to learn about this? Do you have any resources (books, movies, YT videos, etc) that will give us greater understanding and empathy and kindness toward people who experience the same things you do?
If you’re not on this journey, we welcome you to listen, learn, and ask respectful, good-faith questions! Open-ended questions are highly encouraged, as they give people the space to share their unique experiences in their own words. While this is a safe space to learn about things you’ve never experienced, please remember to be sensitive, and avoid sharing harmful stereotypes or debating someone's lived reality. If you have a question, ask it with empathy. If someone gently corrects you, please be open to learning. Let's have a gentle, fun, friendly conversation where we support one another, because it takes all sorts to make a world!
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I’m adding a taglist to start, but this post is open to absolutely everyone! <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 thanks for tagging me 💗
We dont have freshmen thingy but we do have first years(grade level 13).I have heared of a typical sterotype that freshmen/first year sucks😫 but hey, its all in peoples brains only.It was a total opposite experience for me(well its about to end and 2nd year will start👻) yes their were ragings(seniors bossing around,like elder siblings not bullying😁)but it created a elder/younger sibling bonds between us👻
@jesusredeemedme2425 I’d just say — don’t be afraid to ask questions, just do it respectfully and without assumptions. Everyone’s experience is different, so the best way to understand is to listen first and stay open to what people share.
@jesusredeemedme2425
It'll be my first year in college :)) I feel excited and nervous of how it'll be <3 Looking forward to hearing ppls experiences ❤️
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THAT’S why you suggested this one! That makes sense <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 😁😁💝
Start with just one or two classes. Get into the swing of things. And make them fun! Maybe sign language and a casual sport, or a short class about how to study or choose your career, or writing or a gentle fitness class <3 Don’t overwhelm yourself at the beginning <3 Just figure out how it all works first!
@jesusredeemedme2425 Thank you! ❤️🥰
