{"id":3989,"date":"2016-09-28T17:45:39","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T01:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=3989"},"modified":"2016-09-28T17:54:07","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T01:54:07","slug":"direct-from-me-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/direct-from-me-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct From Me to You"},"content":{"rendered":"
By: Paige Scofield\r\nCampus Life Editor<\/pre>\n
You\u2019ve finally made it to college. Welcome! The beautiful campus of Western Oregon University will be your home for the next few years. Be prepared to enjoy the late night studying, sleeping in the library, endless amounts of coffee and the wonderful friends that you\u2019ll make.<\/span><\/p>\n
 But, in all seriousness, beginning a new life in college can be incredibly daunting. Just know that it is for everyone. You\u2019re on the first step to adulthood which is one of the most stress-inducing steps you\u2019ll take in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n
Although college takes a lot of work, the payoff of being a more educated human is worth it and not something you should take for granted. \u00a0A lot of people who want to be educated and better their minds aren\u2019t able to afford college. So, understand that you have been able to partake in an experience that so many wish they could be a part of. <\/span><\/p>\n
Throughout my years at Western, I\u2019ve accumulated some wisdom and advice from my peers, my professors and my own experience. That wisdom should be shared, so you don\u2019t have to learn everything the, \u201chard way.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
1) Always Know Where Your Keys Are!<\/b><\/p>\n
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This is one of the most important tips for living in the dorms. When you leave your room, \u00a0do the three spot check. This includes: wallet (with your student ID), keys and phone. When you get back to your room, don\u2019t throw your keys just anywhere. <\/span>Put them on your doorknob, so every time you leave your room you have to grab your keys. <\/b>Trust me, you\u2019ll get locked out a lot, so heed this warning. (The RSC will only help you out a few times!) <\/span><\/p>\n
 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a02) \u00a0\u00a0Make Your Own Rules!<\/b><\/p>\n
Being in college is great, because you can finally make your own rules. You don\u2019t have to tell your parents when you\u2019re going out or if you have homework, and that\u2019s awesome! But, it can also be strange <\/span>not <\/span><\/i>having restrictions. No restrictions can cause a multitude of things to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n
You can become: lazy, irresponsible, more of a procrastinator than you already are and stuck in a endless loop of naps. <\/span>Create your own rules or borrow some rules from your parents. Make sure you try to do some homework before you binge watch something on Netflix, only nap twice a week, try to motivate yourself! <\/b>Believe me, you\u2019ll feel a lot better about yourself and you\u2019ll start to create your own college routine. <\/span><\/p>\n
 3) Give Yourself a Break!<\/b><\/p>\n
College can be incredibly difficult. Homework, studying, midterms, finals and life can really start to pile the stress on. Try to remember that your health is more important than what\u2019s going on in school. Don\u2019t skip class all the time, <\/span>but if you really need some time for yourself, take it. Mental health and physical health need to be at tip top shape in order for you to function happily! <\/b>Treat yourself! If you feel that you need to talk to someone, go to the Student Health and Counseling Center! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
4) Keep an Open Mind! <\/b><\/p>\n
During your time in college, you\u2019ll be meeting people who are 100 percent different than you are. College is not only a time to learn about academics, but to learn about others. You may be set in your ways now, but you will grow, change and learn so much in your college career. <\/span>Listen to others, debate and discuss. Your way of thinking isn\u2019t the only way of thinking. When you graduate, you won\u2019t be the you that you were in 2016. <\/b>\u00a0Learn how to grow and listen. <\/span><\/p>\n
Contact the author at journalcampuslife@wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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