Everything the Class of 2019 now (hopefully) knows

Now that April has finally hit, we all know what that means – exams are just around the corner.  And as soon as the last exam is turned in and commencement over and done with, the freshman class will take on their role as sophomores.

After nine months of struggling to learn the ways of Wake, there’s a few things that have they have finally learned – or so we hoped they’ve learned.

Do not wear your ID on a lanyard

Its a tell-tale sign that you are, indeed, a freshman.

Don’t freak out too much over grades

Nobody does well their first semester at Wake (if they do they’re probably a freaking genius). But if you’re not a freaking genius – like myself, take solace in the fact that most of us were in your shoes and it does get better.

BUT you should probably stop telling people you’re pre-med

If you can take that first orgo test, and still confidently tell me that you’re still pre-med – go ahead.  But for most people, it probably will not last very long.

Don’t overcommit to too many clubs

Sure, the student activities fair offers membership too a plethora of clubs and its hard not to sign up for every single one.  But trust me, pick a few that you really think you will like – your inbox will thank you later.

Do not even try to go to the Miller Center between 3 pm and 5 pm

You will end up waiting longer for an elliptical machine than you will even be on one.

Make room on your camera roll for the classic Wait Chapel pic.

We all deny it, but you and I both know that we probably have more pictures of Wait Chapel (taken either drunk OR sober) than we would like to admit.  It’s just so pretty – we can’t help it.

There are certain unspoken rules that apply when it comes to frat parties

“DKE was really fun, but there was a really questionable liquid on the ground.” “That’s called frat sludge, honey, get used to it.”

 

Rainbows are not sufficient going out shoes.  Please, for the love of god, buy a pair of shitty, closed-toed, frat shoes.  No one knows – and no one wants to know what covers the ground of those frat basement floors.

“Shit happens” but it’s okay – you’ll make it through

Freshman years presents a roller coaster of ups and downs, but how could it not.  Its most people’s first time away from home, first time being on their own, first time drinking, first time having to manage their time wisely – first time doing a lot of things.

But freshman year is also full of tons of memories that you will look back on and cherish for the rest of your life – even if you may regret some of them.  At least you learned something, right?

If you’re a freshman reading this and can’t help but feel #nervousbutexcited about your sophomore year – don’t worry, we’ve all been there.  You’re not alone.