"Travel abroad and don’t feel pressured to have it all together. It will come together."

"I have now been at harcum for a whole semester and it was an experience! The campus is very easy to get around. Some tips for you guys would be definitely getting in the library with study groups it will help if you’re struggling getting work in or just can’t focus in your room. Harcum has a lot of resources you can use like the tutors in the academic center even if you can’t make it to the library or your not staying on campus they have zoom options as well just set up a meeting. Another thing is get the college experience. Make friends have fun don’t just think harcum is all academics because it’s not you gotta get involved in things like RA’s have game nights, little things that are fun too do when you have nothing too do. My connections I made at harcum was with my professors. At other colleges you can’t rlly talk with your professors how it was back in high school but harcum professors will talk with you about things if they see your struggling and will recommend getting help. with that it’s only to help you succeed in the long run. But like I said harcum is a great school they have that family culture that everyone looks for when it comes to picking colleges"

"Do not be afraid to introduce yourself to people."

"Make sure to attend YOUR CLASSES and make sure you are ON TIME!! Give yourself an extra little grace period so you can get a snack or study before your next class. The transition into college was difficult especially coming right out of high school, make sure to use the Student Success Center if you have any problems or question's they’re here to help you and to broaden your ideas and aspirations and pro tip- (IT IS FREE!) So use it!! College will help your future profession by giving you the skills to learn hands on and talk to diverse people of different ages, ethnicity’s , so that you can unlock your full potential and create and share ideas! My favorite thing about college is the independence, you could take a walk after your classes, go to lunch/ brunch in between your breaks, stop and grab a coffee to relax in Klein dining hall. Welcome and good luck!"

"Be diligent in your studies and network with your colleagues/classmates it will pay off in the long run."

"Learn how you learn difficult things. Do not shrink your goals because of a hard class or topic. You came here to become more qualified for better paying jobs, take that hard major with hard classes and GROW! Your future self will appreciate this lesson for years to come."

"Take risks. Don’t be afraid to leave your friends to experience something if they don’t want to participate. No long term relationships. Start a side hustle. Group projects are just like working in the real word, sorry. This really will be the greatest time of your life. Love yourself. Find a healthy balance between not listening to people and listening to people. Make new friends. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Have faith and belief in a higher being. Schedule everything from studying to social activities. Most C’s will get degrees."

"My biggest piece of advice is to come in with a solid idea of what you’d like to major in, that way you make your schedules accordingly and you don’t have to spend extra time and money in school. And do research on what future potential masters programs will be looking for to accept you. You don’t wanna graduate college and then go to apply for a masters program realizing you need to take more pre-requisites that could’ve been taken in undergrad. Trust me, as an aspiring PA I have not even been able to apply because I don’t have a couple core prerequisites and now I’m having to take those classes to make up for it… I graduated in 2021. if you’re failing a class and you know you’re not gonna pass, drop it while you have the chance don’t just take the L. Also, don’t allow peer pressure or any relationship keep you from doing what you desire because if you take your fun college years for granted you’ll wish later that you did more. Be involved, do community service, study abroad, apply for internships etc. Connect with people that you vibe with not only on a social/recreational level, but also on an intellectual level. The parties, drinking and smoking will always be around, don’t put those trivial things over what’s most important. Stay focused and motivated, you got this! And remember have fun…but not so much that you’re failing everything. And if you’re interested in Greek Life please practice discretion and be respectful to the organizations on campus. Best of luck to you all!"

"Congratulations young scholar! My advice to you is have fun but remember academics come first go hard your freshman year and start off strong. It’s so hard to get afloat after you sink end your freshman year with a high gpa and if you do have any hiccups it won’t be as bad."

"Welcome to your College experience! These next few years will be the most impactful years of your life. Make good decisions & always be a leader. It is important to get involved early, that way you can network and make a name for yourself. Stay on top of your classes and your advisors to keep your credits in line. Register for classes early so that you may get into the classes you need. It is important that you balance your academic life with your social life. Know when to study and when to socialize. You should also attend campus events and join organizations. It’ll be an effective way to meet new people and find people who share similar interests. Lastly, just be you! Remember who you are and who your parents raised you to be. This year will be the best of your college career so make the best of it <3"