| College can be a very daunting experience if one | | | | you. |
| doesn't prepare oneself right. There is no doubt that | | | | In order to get yourself exposed to more people, |
| everyone gets through college "fine" even without | | | | you should try joining different clubs and |
| any guidance. However, to get the most out of | | | | organizations. In college, there is an absolute plethora |
| college, it usually helps to talk to someone who's | | | | of different interest groups and clubs you can join |
| been through it already. This is true in most other | | | | and partake in. From kendo, to anime, to democrats, |
| areas in life. Talking to someone with more | | | | to (absolutely anything), you can practically find a club |
| experience will help you get through unfamiliar routes. | | | | for any hobby or interest you may have. It is also a |
| Starting off, try to expose yourself to a lot of | | | | great time to go exploring for different hobbies you |
| different people. College is very different from high | | | | may be interested in. |
| school in that you will be meeting people from a lot | | | | An important part of college is networking. The only |
| of different backgrounds and stories. High schools | | | | way to get better at networking and talking to |
| have different demographics of people, but usually, | | | | others is by practicing this trade. You can't get better |
| most of the students come from the same area. | | | | at it overnight. By starting early, you can make much |
| College brings together students from across the | | | | greater first impressions, and potentially strong ties |
| country. Exposing yourself early, keeping an open | | | | to people that may help you down the line. |
| mind and a smile on your face can do wonders for | | | | |