I Wish I Knew...
Check out these suggestions from Longwood students who just finished their Freshman year...
| Before coming to Longwood my Freshman year, I wish I knew: | TIPS |
| About FACEBOOK | Benefits and Risks Meet Jane (pdf, 81k) Meet John (pdf, 149k) |
| Checking peoples' profiles and chatting on AIM is a waste of time. Just sign off. | Set an allotted amount of time to "IM." Then, stick to it by signing off! |
| That I was going to gain a lot of weight. | Schedule an appointment with our Certified Health Education Specialist for a free nutrition consultation! |
| Just because you can eat a lot in the dining hall doesn't mean you should. | |
| More about nutrition and exercise. | |
| How to prevent the cold from traveling all around. | Prevent the flu! The flu and you! |
| Wash your hands a lot to combat germs. | |
| Allergy relief tips. | College Survival Tips for Allergies & Asthma |
| If work is overwhelming you, take a relaxatoin break! Always make room for relaxation time during the day. | Take this 5-minute relaxation break now! |
| How to get along with my roommate. How to mediate conflict. | Tips for Roomies! |
| About my advisor and the classes I needed to take. | Think of college as your "job." It's your career you're preparing for after all, right? DON"T be afraid to email or call your advisor for an appointment. They're here to help YOU. |
| Sleep a lot. Don't be afraid to take a "power nap." | Schedule a nap in your day! |
| Lots of naps!! |