2008 Woodie Awards
Down the Pipeline
Chuck Hayes
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: Opinions
It's the start of the semester. What advice would you as an upperclassman give to an incoming freshman?
I would say, be yourself! Find out who you are and don't worry about whether that means being a musician and not having money, or being an accountant but leading a conventional life. If that's who you are, be that person because it's important to be who you are.
-Jordan Kanter, fifth-year psychology, biological sciences and computer science major
Just because professors don't give a damn if you don't show up to class or don't do your homework, doesn't mean you can blow it off. Attendance and homework points may not be a big part of your grade, but the true value of it is understanding the material for your papers and exams.
-Gaurav Garg, third-year communications major, economic minor
Some of the advice that I would give to an incoming freshman would be to branch out of their comfort zone. Try out new interests and hobbies because then you meet more groups of friends. Don't be shy about coming up to people and saying "hi." Being assertive in your beliefs and being yourself is necessary in meeting new people.
-Agata Jakubowska, fourth-year psychology major
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I would say, be yourself! Find out who you are and don't worry about whether that means being a musician and not having money, or being an accountant but leading a conventional life. If that's who you are, be that person because it's important to be who you are.
-Jordan Kanter, fifth-year psychology, biological sciences and computer science major
Just because professors don't give a damn if you don't show up to class or don't do your homework, doesn't mean you can blow it off. Attendance and homework points may not be a big part of your grade, but the true value of it is understanding the material for your papers and exams.
-Gaurav Garg, third-year communications major, economic minor
Some of the advice that I would give to an incoming freshman would be to branch out of their comfort zone. Try out new interests and hobbies because then you meet more groups of friends. Don't be shy about coming up to people and saying "hi." Being assertive in your beliefs and being yourself is necessary in meeting new people.
-Agata Jakubowska, fourth-year psychology major
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