subject: How To Avoid Freshman Year Disasters [print this page] While you may be leaving behind friends and family, it is going to take awhile to settle in, make new friends, and become familiar with your new surroundings. If you want to ensure the process of moving from your hometown and attending college goes as smoothly as possible, it is important for you to take some time to plan ahead, anticipate potential challenges, and be open-minded about the experience. This way if something does go wrong, you will be prepared and it will be easier to laugh it off as a part of the entire experience. One of the worst things that could happen would be to have a broken computer. You will need your computer to complete school projects so if you are stuck away from home without the means of getting it fixed, it can create a world of drama. Consider finding a local Macbook repair store or Macbook screen repair store you can trust. This way if the time comes for you to fix your computer, you will already have an affordable, trustworthy option.
Another nightmare scenario includes arriving at your school only to discover you have been assigned a terrible roommate. It is important to give everyone a chance, but sometimes there is just no getting around being incompatible with people. Do your best to scope out your roommate in advance so you can get to know them, but if this is not possible, ask for a reassignment if things are not going well?
A lot of people find that they gain a great deal of weight when they arrive at school. This is because you have unlimited access to the school's cafeteria and late night study sessions may leave you prone to snacking. You may also be tempted to grab quick options like unhealthy fast food if you are busy with school work and social activities. Do your best to keep healthy options in your room so you can avoid the dreaded "freshman fifteen".
