FAQS

"Personally, there are a lot of criteria to consider when choosing your major, but two of them stand out to me. First, I’d go with what you are good at, and secondly, what you enjoy the most. Think of your skills and then proceed to see if you actually enjoy doing that. If you can’t see yourself in the future enjoying that major, then it might not be for you, and that is okay. There are a lot of other options that you can choose from." - Kevin

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"It's important to pick a major not because of its prestige or what you've heard of it in the past, but because of how much you are genuinely interested in the topic. This will be something you will dedicate most of your time as an undergraduate student to, so it is important that you pick a major relating to something you are truly passionate about.

It's also good to remember that it's not life and death! About half of all college students switch majors sometime during college, so it's perfectly normal to switch if you don't find your original choice as interesting as you thought or if it turns out you found another field of study more enjoyable." - Elmer

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"When it came to deciding on a major to pursue in college, I decided on a major that best suited my personal interests and preferences for what I saw myself doing with my life. I initially wanted to pursue an Architecture major before I changed to a Communication Studies major during my years at community college. I tell that to imply to others to be certain about what they want to pursue and do. Make sure to thoroughly explore your own personal interests/ hobbies/ and passions and see how they can align with a specific collegiate major you can fall within. Changing majors isn't the end all be all but, just make sure your effectively narrowing down your options towards a major/ profession you see yourself being passionate about and succeeding within." - Diego

"Many schools offer pre-college programs the summer before freshman year that allow incoming students to acclimate to their first year while also making long-lasting friends. This is how I met most of my college friends that I still have now, through Johns Hopkins' Hop-In Program, where I took summer classes with a cohort of students the summer before my freshman year.

Additionally, getting involved in clubs and organizations is a good way to meet new people. Always remember to stay true to yourself and get involved in activities relating to your real interests and you will find like-minded friends in no time!" - Elmer

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"One way I've built friendships in college is by creating group chats and asking everyone to join, mainly to help us all study. Over time we began having more of a community and hanging out after class." - Kevin

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"From my experience, I was typically a sociable person so, I would go to the upcoming school spirit events, athletic events, the student lounge, etc. to meet new people and peers of mine." - Diego

"I’ve actually never lived on campus myself, but I'd recommend starting with the essentials, that is, daily use. Bring things that will make you comfortable and less stressed. I also suggest planning ahead, taking the space and size of your dorm into consideration to keep your space tidy." - Kevin

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"Although you may want to bring your whole room to your dorm, remember that you still have to deal with moving out at the end of the school year. In my opinion, it's good to be frugal as a college student. I think the bare essentials are: a suitcase of clothes + a professional outfit, a pair of sheets and blankets, towels, shower shoes, a shower caddy, and a bag of toiletries. If you have the means, I also think it's a good idea to aquire a mini fridge so you can have food in your room, as well as going to Costco before classes start and stocking up on a whole lot of snacks in bulk. This will save you lots of time and money later on when you're craving a treat while studying for midterms!" - Elmer