It’s hard to believe that my last semester at Purdue is
already a third of the way over! As I look back on my time here, I try to
decide if there are things I wish I would have done differently. One big piece
of advice that I have for incoming freshmen is to try to look ahead and have
goals for yourself. They can be small goals like taking a course outside of
your major, or they could be big goals like study abroad for an entire
semester. I wish I would have known about study abroad sooner in my college career
so that I could have planned a little better to fit it into my schedule. Events
and opportunities such as that have early application and scholarship
deadlines, as well as being offered only certain times of the year. A lot of
the courses here at Purdue are only offered in the spring or only offered in
the fall, so it’s important to know what courses you want to take and when.
Goals can also make you feel a sense of accomplishment and pride! With
deadlines all the time for projects, exams, and other events it is extremely
important to have a source of planning and organization, otherwise you can
become overwhelmed and stressed very quickly! However, it is also important to
live in the moment and enjoy your time here at Purdue. Finding that balance is
the key to success in your courses and personal life!
Sarah Letsinger
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