From Everything You Need To Know Before College!
1. Go visit your college. It’s rare that one attends a college without ever having visited it. What if the school simply had a good photographer? What if the campus smells? What if the janitors don’t do good work? Attending a college you’ve never visited is kind of like being in love with a woman you’ve seen only in the movies. It’s like I once felt about Angelina Jolie. In some instances, for those of you who are moving as far away from your hometown as you can get, visiting your college may be impossible. But if it’s an option, it’s always a good one.
2. Register for classes. Some colleges offer early registration times during the summer. I highly recommend you take advantage of this if it’s available at your school. Also, most colleges offer online registration. Either way, register for classes as early in the summer as possible. Trust me; you want to beat the rush. Icky feelings prevail in long registration lines. Plus, if you beat the rush, you choose the schedule you want. If, on the other hand, you wait until the last minute, I guarantee you’ll be stuck with the dreaded 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. classes. I recommend you call your university and try to get in touch with your advisor (every student has one). He or she can help you figure out the best schedule for you.
3. Double-check the status of your scholarships, grants, and loans. Quadruple-check the status, as it will make you feel better. Loan officers are about as accurate as the local weatherman. Sure, you believed the guy when he told you last month that everything was prepped and ready to go, but who’s it going to hurt if you call again? And when you do, tell Henry at the loan office to e-mail you all the necessary information right away. If all ends up kaput when you’re standing in the financial aid line, having all of the documents with you in writing will make you feel better and will make the uninterested loan office employees feel more obliged to help you. In fact, it pretty much makes you the man. Unless you’re a woman. Then it makes you a mean-spirited soul in need of salvation. I’m not sure why it works that way, but it does.
4. Purchase your plane ticket. If your parents think you’re going too darn far away from home for college, then you’re probably planning on flying to college. Well, begin looking for the best airline prices in June. Check out Expedia.com (they’re the ones who sing “Dot Com” with a little country flair) or Travelocity.com (they don’t have any catchy tune to help you remember) for competitive rates. But also check out Southwest.com (basically, an uncomfortable city bus with wings) and FlyI.com (I got nothing), because Southwest’s and Independence Air’s rates do not show up on Expedia and Travelocity. Also, sign up for an airline awards plan and then try to fly that airline every time you come home. You might as well try to earn a free spring break flight.
5. Ask your college about dorm room size and storage space. Ha ha ha ha . . . I don’t know why this one makes me laugh. Perhaps it’s because most dorm rooms are just a little bit bigger than a Nerds candy container. Again, if you’re not able to visit your college and see the dorm rooms for yourself, you will definitely want to find out from the housing department the size of your room and how much closet space will be available to you. Ha ha ha ha ha . . . sorry, can’t stop laughing. And whatever you do, don’t expect to like the answer. In fact, before you even pick up the phone to call, go ahead and feel frustrated and deflated. Here are some ideas of how you can fit all your stuff in:
• Buy two large under-the-bed storage containers; you’ll be able to fit all kinds of things in them—magazines, books, ex-love letters, a can opener, and two plush snowmen। Of course, other things, too.
• Get a hanging door organizer for shoes, hair supplies, and Skittles—lots of Skittles. Taste the rainbow.
• Leave the fifteen crates at home; what they have in storage capacity they lack big-time in flexibility.
• Bring seven large white socks—the largest socks you can find. Then, play a game with yourself and see if you can figure out why on earth I would suggest bringing along seven large socks.
• Buy an iPod; leave the CD collection HOME!
6. While you’re at it, ask what your dorm comes with, too. Some colleges provide Frodo-sized refrigerators and other pointless small appliances. Find out if your school is one of them.
7. Find out if the mattress in your room is long or extra-long. Yep, who knew that twin mattresses came in two different sizes? Can anyone tell me why? Oh, by the way, you’ll need this information before you purchase bedding and sheets.
8. Buy good luggage. Hopefully, someone you know who has a lot of money thought about purchasing you a good set of luggage as a graduation gift. But if not, you will want to take out a second mortgage on your parents’ home and buy some luggage. And if there’s not a huge price difference, always go with the better brand. Sturdy luggage will last you a long time. You might check sites like eBay, too.
9. Get your immunizations. Check with your college on what shots are required because in rare cases, some states’ and colleges’ expectations differ from each other. Big surprise there, huh? Also, if you’re going international, get your immunizations in early June. Depending on where you are going and what types of shots you need, some immunizations require a second visit.
10. Learn your college town’s climate if you don’t already know it. Usually the college will offer this information, but if not, you can check a town’s average temperatures, rain, and snowfall and normal heat index at Weather.com. You’ll want this information before you go shopping.
11. Check to see if your school has a dress code. Some Christian schools (and a couple Ivy League schools) require students to dress in a certain manner during classes. In fact, some Christian schools require you to dress a certain way any time you’re around “mixed” company. Be sure you know what to expect. Those of you going to state colleges or universities need not pay any attention to this item on the list. (Good for you! You now only have twenty-five things to do.)
12. Visit your doctor, dentist, and eye doctor. It’s good to get all of this medical stuff out of the way all at once while you’re still at home. You don’t want some strange doctor grabbing the intimate areas of your anatomy and asking you to cough. So get it done when you’re still at home.
13. Let’s talk meds. If you are taking any daily medications, make sure you ask your doctor to give you a prescription that will last you at least one full semester. Also, if you have special medical needs in any way, make sure the college is aware of your situation at least two months before you show up.
14. More info about prescription medications. If you’re on medication for depression, ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or any other type of psychological or mental health condition, be sure to have a copy of your written prescription in a safe place in your dorm room at all times. And keep the meds in their original bottles. This precaution is just in case your roommate gets busted on possessions charges. (If you don’t have your prescription, these kinds of meds could actually be confiscated. But that’s likely to happen only if your roommate has pot in your room. Your original container proves that the meds are legit.)
15. Check your school about its rule regarding birth control. At some Christian colleges, taking birth control is against the school policy. So for the ladies who are on a form of birth control to maintain a regular period or for any other physical reason (other than for protection against pregnancy), you will want to check with your particular school to set up the necessary arrangements in order for you to keep on your regimen. Although this is a rare situation, I promise I’m not making this up.
16. Talk to your employer about your last day of work. I’m pretty sure your employer is probably aware that you’re not planning on making a career out of being a restaurant server, merchandise salesman, or carpenter assistant. So go ahead and break the “leaving” news to him as soon as you know, and give a specific end date. Also, offer to do any extra work he may desire of you before you go. This will leave him with a good impression of you, and that means there’s a better chance that he’ll let you come back to work over school breaks and the summer holiday. But if you hate the job, by all means, avoid ever going back.
17. Let the postal service know about your change in address. Do this at least ten days before leaving so you divas won’t miss out on ELLEgirl, you jocks won’t miss out on ESPN, and you geeks won’t miss out on Wired. Of course, that change in address will also ensure that your cell phone bill, credit card statement, and all the junk mail you will ever want will get forwarded, too. Also, for all the mail that really matters, make sure you contact each vendor individually to make a permanent change to your address.
18. Get your car’s oil changed. If you’re lucky enough to have your own transportation, remind your dad that you’d like it serviced before you go away to school. Just tell him you don’t do Midas.
19. Get the book list for your classes early (if available). See your school’s website or check with your campus bookstore to find out the names of the books you will need for your first semester. Get this list as early as possible and buy as many of them as you can online at Amazon, eBay, Overstock, or half.com. This will save you tons of money because your campus bookstore will unabashedly rip you off.
20. Call your future roommate(s). Connecting with your roommate before you shack up with him or her inside that Nerds container for a year is a really good idea. On top of saying hello, find out what stuff—TV, dorm furniture, DVD player, video game equipment, and other larger dorm necessities—your roommate will be bringing with him or her. Try to get to know him or her a little bit and discover what you have in common—and what you don’t—so you can be prepared.
21. Get a list of your college’s non-approved dorm items. Some colleges allow microwave ovens in dorms; some do not. Some colleges allow candles, tea lights, and heated potpourri; some don’t. Appliances that have hot surfaces or heating elements inside, like toasters, hot plates, and coffeemakers, usually come into question, too. Before you buy any questionable appliance or load anything into your car, know what your college will and won’t allow.
22. Get an insurance card. More than likely you’ll be on your parents’ health insurance policy. Be sure your parents get your own personal card printed in case of emergencies. And if they refuse, threaten to make out with the first person you know who has mono.
23. Set up a bank account. A lot of students set up their bank accounts the week classes begin. But if you know what banks are available around your college, why not get this little inconvenience out of the way during the summer? It’s not like you’re going to have that much money in there anyway. But having a bank account will at least ensure that you will be able to get those twenty-dollar checks from Grandma cashed. You gotta love Grandma!
24. Planning on going Greek? Early application process is available at some schools. Certain sororities and fraternities offer students the chance to apply early. Check with your school’s Greek program for more information.
25. Find a church. RelevantMagazine.com, as well as other websites, allow you to look up churches in many areas across the United States. If you aren’t familiar with your college’s town, it might be to your advantage to find out information about churches that are near your school. Check out the church’s website, and try to find out about possible Bible studies, ministry opportunities, and whether the church offers transportation to and from campus.
26. Find out about local public transportation. If you’re not able to take a car to school, and if you hate the idea of riding a bicycle around campus, and if the concept of walking sixty-two miles across grounds for a 7 a।m. class makes you weary, call your college’s student services center to get all the information and costs associated with the public transportation available on or around your campus. Also, ask your university if they provide bus passes to students. Usually only state schools make this kind of offer available, but why not ask? Who’s it going to hurt? Only if the person you ask is violently against those who ask about free bus passes would I even think about worrying. So you’re golden.
Taken from Everything You Need To Know Before College.
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