As roughly 190 new freshmen now fill the halls of La Salle, they are being welcomed into new community and becoming a part of the Falcon family. As many upperclassmen can attest, being a part of this community is an extraordinary experience. However, making friends can be tough when you don’t yet know many other students, and new freshman also face the challenges of creating study habits and getting good outcomes on assignments, projects, and tests. To help our new freshmen out, several upperclassmen have provided some wise advice for our new Lasallians:

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Sophomores:

Katie Gage: “Don’t procrastinate, because once the school year really starts and the homework load is a bunch, it can get a bit crazy”.

Stephen Leeb: “Make sure to do your homework the night it is assigned, and don’t be scared to communicate!”

Juniors:

Joel Simmons: “As a freshman if you’re having trouble making friends and want to be more outgoing, there’s a few things I suggest. One of them is going to football games or athletic events. These events bring the attention of a lot of people and give a way for you to interact with your classmates or even people of the different classes. Also, I recommend going to dances because the dances give chances to make new friends and get to know people you may not have known before and allows you to have lots of fun and forget about school momentarily. Lastly, I recommend going up to people in the halls or at lunch and saying hi and introducing yourself. You never know who you’re talking to and they could end up being your best friend forever”.

Sarah Minsker: “If you are into sports, make sure to join as many as you want. It’s a great way to become a part of the program. Join clubs and be outgoing!”

Seniors:

Claire Baker: “It helps to keep all of your notes and homework together and if your teacher gives you a study guide you should do it. If you don’t have awesome study habits it helps to study with friends who do. They will keep you motivated and you can help each other talk through things that you don’t understand.”

Jhevon Lancaster: “First, you need to learn to be outgoing and being shy will not work.  The majority of the time, you need to insert yourself and step outside of your comfort zone.  You need to introduce yourself to others that have the same interests as you and create a bond.”

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Do you have any tips or suggestions for freshmen to consider? Let us know in the comments below!