How to: get excited about going to college

It's the summer before heading off to college and you might be anxious or fearful about what your college experience is going to look like. Here are some tips on how to get excited about the next journey of your life.

Start Buying Items for Your Dorm Room:

One of the best ways to turn your anxieties about college into excitement is by using retail therapy (LOL). Shopping for your dorm room is the perfect opportunity to create a safe space with items that you love on campus. If you put energy and time into decorating your dorm, it will totally be worth it.

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Post on your Class of 2025 Account:

Posting on your school's Class of 2025 is a super easy way to meet other incoming freshman. Find your college's 2025 instagram account, and DM a few pictures of you (and your besties) along with a short bio about yourself. It allows you to grow instagram followers and all of your new college friends can keep up with your life over the summer.

Reach out to other incoming freshmen online:

Even though reaching out to other people can be super scary, there are so many opportunities to make friends through social media. You can join group chats or even message someone personally. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself - you never know when you're going to meet your next BFF.

Throw a get Together with your local future classmates:

Throwing a get-together with your future classmates is an awesome way to make friends before you get to campus this fall. You can plan a picnic or make dinner reservations and invite other local students that are attending your college next year.

Research Clubs:

If you're too shy to reach out to new people, try researching clubs that your college offers. Whether you're interested in tennis or acting, finding people who you share common interests with totally helps with making new friends. Joining clubs is a perfect place to start building your network.

Start Planning Your Schedule:

Before registration, spend some time planning your class schedule. Researching which classes your college offers is a great way to become more excited about your college experience.

Watch a TON of youtube videos about college:

An amazing way to get excited about going to college is to spend time watching youtube videos about other people's college experience! Whether you watch dorm tours, or advice videos, they are totally bound to help you gain excitement about the next chapter of your life.