By Kenna LaFitte
It feels like just yesterday I packed up four suitcases and moved 3,000 miles away from home into my dorm at Warren Towers. Time has truly flown by. Now, a month into my senior year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my time at BU and share a few pieces of advice for incoming freshmen, especially those arriving here without knowing a single person, like I once did.
- Join clubs.
Clubs were a great way for me to get involved and meet people across different majors and backgrounds. I also found it really helpful to have older peers I could turn to for advice about classes, internships, and navigating college life. - Make friends in your classes.
This one might seem obvious, but having familiar faces in class makes the experience so much better. Studying, sharing notes, and even just having someone to walk to lecture with can go a long way. - Try new things.
Some of my favorite memories come from stepping outside my comfort zone. As someone from the West Coast, I had never been to a hockey game before but it quickly became one of my favorite ways to spend time with friends. - Invest in good shoes.
Walking up and down Comm Ave every day is no joke, it’s basically a workout. A solid pair of shoes is an underrated essential. - Stay out of your room.
One of the best decisions I made was challenging myself to get out of my room every day. It pushed me to be more social and helped me spend more quality time with friends, even during busy weeks.
College is what you make of it, and BU has so much to offer if you’re willing to put yourself out there. So join the club you’re curious about, strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to you in lecture, say yes to something new, and don’t forget those comfy shoes!