UC student shares 4 tips for first-year students

At first, college can be scary. New places, new people, new experiences. And in my case, it was especially daunting to move 5.5 hours away from home to go to a school where I knew absolutely no one before stepping foot on campus. I was the first student from my high school to choose to attend the University of Cincinnati, and fortunately, I won’t be the last! Interest in the University of Cincinnati is growing quickly in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, all because people are finding out about this hidden gem of a school.

I couldn’t even imagine what my life would be like if I hadn’t chosen to come to UC. Even after just one year, I have fallen in love with the city, the people, and the school. I’ve already made lifelong friends, had countless new experiences, and grown so much in so many different ways. My hope for everyone is that they can have as good as a first year as I had. And to help with that, I want to share 4 things that I did that made my year as good as it was.

Whether you’re moving across the country or less than an hour away for college, it’s still important to not forget where you came from. You won’t be able to keep being best friends with everyone, and it’s okay to make new friends at college, too, but I have no regrets about staying in touch with a small group of friends from home. As for your family, don’t be afraid to miss them, and to call them whenever. You’re not going to look uncool or lame for calling your mom-- you will never be too cool for your mom.