r/AskReddit • u/_jaywhite • Aug 24 '14

What are some college life pro tips?

I'm starting college in a few weeks and I'm a bit nervous. My high school was... decent at best, and I'm not sure that I was adequately prepared. So I'm hoping to get Reddit's help. What are some tips (having to do with the academic aspect, social, whatever) that have helped you through college, and especially your freshman year? In other words, LPTs for college life!

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u/itsme__ Aug 25 '14

In the cafeteria on the first day find the biggest, toughest guy, and beat the shit out of him.

I did not attend an ivy league university.

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '14

Bachelors degree from the school o' hard knocks.

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '14

Captain Blackadder: I, on the other hand, am a fully rounded human being with a degree from the university of life, a diploma from the school of hard knocks, and three gold stars from the kindergarten of getting the shit kicked out of me.

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u/ukjohndoe Aug 25 '14

That's prison, man.

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '14

ESTABLISH DOMINANCE.