She’s Sharing All The Things She Wishes She Knew Before Starting College
Going off to college is every high school graduate’s first glimpse of what being an adult is like. There’s so much to learn, and not everyone knows what to expect.
The advice you get from your parents, siblings, and other people in your life can seem endless, but I bet there are some things they forgot to include in their list of pointers.
TikToker Kyra (@iheartkyra) is a fourth-year student at the University of Kentucky, and she’s sharing all the things she wishes she knew before starting college.
First of all, Kyra recommends signing up for no more than three classes per day, maybe four if you have to, but it would be best to avoid that.
The average high school schedule contains about six classes per day, so you might think that you’ll be able to handle the same course load in college. However, high school classes just aren’t the same as college classes.
While on the topic of classes, Kyra also warned against scheduling college classes early in the morning.
That 8 a.m. may not sound so bad when you’re creating your schedule because, in high school, your day probably started at six in the morning anyway.
But when it comes time to get up and make your way over to your 8 a.m., you’ll most likely find that it is absolutely excruciating, even if you’re a morning person.
Kyra states that she’s a morning person herself, yet she is still unable to summon the strength to attend an early morning class. So, save yourself the trouble and avoid those 8 AMs.
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Next, don’t be afraid to switch majors if you don’t like the classes or it doesn’t seem to be a good fit for you. It’s normal to change your mind about your major after arriving at college.
According to a study from Ohio State University, 50 to 75 percent of undergraduate students change their majors at least once before earning a degree.
“It may [be inconvenient] having to change your major, but ultimately, you don’t want to spend four years doing something you hate. Change it!” advised Kyra.
She adds that the first two years of college can be reserved for having fun, but by the last two years, you should be getting your plans for the future figured out.
Finally, she discusses the topic of making good friends, which she claims to be the most important part of your entire college experience.
When she first started college, she had a difficult time adjusting to everything. She cried every day and always wanted to go home.
But now, she never wants to leave, and that’s all because she managed to surround herself with a good group of people.
In a follow-up video, Kyra continued sharing her tips. If you will be living in the dorms, do not bring your entire closet.
There won’t be much space for all your stuff, and you definitely won’t be wearing most of it anyway. Additionally, do not get a random roommate.
During her freshman year, Kyra was assigned to live with a girl she had never met before. When she looked through the girl’s social media account, she found incriminating posts that revealed her true character.
So, Kyra suggests that you should at least get to know your roommates before moving in with them.
Also, joining clubs is a great way to meet new people with similar interests, find a new hobby, and generally just make the most of your college experience.
Lastly, make sure you’re developing good study habits. After all, the whole point of being in college is to learn!
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