our advice for college freshmen
Image from our Dreamworldgirl University Photoshoot
Many of our readers are embarking on a brand new journey for the first time: college. All of our staff members have been there before, so here’s some of our most heartfelt advice on how to have an amazing first year!
This is the time to discover who you are. Try new things and don’t be discouraged by rejection, you’ll never know if you never try :) - Gianna
Put yourself out there, strangers are just people you haven’t befriended yet!! Everyone is so nervous so you aren’t alone! - Campbell
Everyone goes at their own pace, so don’t compare your progress to others. The fact that you are in college in the first place is already a huge accomplishment. - Dana
Prioritize your sleep! You will never be the best version of yourself after an all nighter; stuff comes up, but chronic sleep deprivation is no joke. Sleep is so important for your mental and physical health! - Norah
Find something to look forward to each week! Make it a goal to explore new things with new people and find your new fav spots on and off campus. - Sara
It is a great time for self-discovery and figuring out what you want or the person you want to be! I wish I knew this going into college but really going at your own pace helps you discover/explore new things, and it helps you grow along the way! - Becca
Apply to work with or model for Dreamworldgirl Zine (especially if you are Boston or LA-based)! This is a chance to meet like-minded people your age outside of school; it gets you out of your college bubble and into the local creative community. Trust me when I say the networking you do at our magazine is invaluable, and an internship doesn’t look too bad on that resume either ;) - Daphne
