Caroline WInslow
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You made it through high school, four years of constant chaos, and you feel the rush of freedom through your system. Then you find yourself in a whole new type of lawless land, COLLEGE!
College is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be overwhelming and daunting. Some of us have older siblings, cousins, or mentors to help us in our path to graduation and give us ideas of what to expect from college, but some of us don’t have that luxury. Luckily, the Sewanee family is always willing to lend a helping hand of guidance, support, and friendship.
Seniors, we are in our last year of Sewanee and have gathered some wisdom about life on the mountain in our time here. So, do not hesitate to share that intelligence and those experiences with the underclassmen.
There are certain things that many seniors wish they knew as Freshman, so if I were a Freshman, I wish I knew…
“… to get involved and find what brings you joy, but also don’t be afraid to say no. Prioritize your time and studies. Saying no is leaving time for something more valuable.” – Emma Grace Hendrickson
“… to get to know your professors. They are your number one cheerleaders.” – Marina Sherlock
“… that classes take more time than they did in high school. You have to be willing to study more and work harder.” -Annabel Feltner
“… to not be afraid to branch out and get to know people you don’t think are much like you. They may end up being your closest friends.” -Caroline Winslow
“… office hours are one of the most valuable tools. Your professors are the ones writing the tests and grading your papers- use their advice and wisdom. Really get to know them and build those connections.” – Anonymous
“… to trust your gut and take risks!” – Natalie Huckaby
“… to make friends outside of your inner circle. Also work hard before you play hard.” – Brooklyn Taylor
“… don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and do silly things- you’ll make some core memories and you’ll make some great friends.” -Camille Pfister
We have all at some point been a freshman and so we know the great experiences and opportunities that exist at Sewanee, and we know the difficulties and mistakes that can be made. The way you choose to involve yourself in college will make or break your college experience so don’t worry about fitting in, but worry about finding those little things that make you happy.
To our Freshmen: Welcome home and YSR!