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Top 10 Mistakes College Freshmen Make

Created by Finn Nelson Staff · May 2024 · Updated Apr 2025

Top 10 Mistakes College Freshmen Make: 25 items ranked by popular vote. Browse more in School Culture.

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Not taking care of yourself

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Not reading the syllabus

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Not enjoying the college experience on campus

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Scheduling 8 AM classes

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Not learning how to do laundry

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Not communicating with your roommate

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Overpacking your stuff for move in day

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Skipping class

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Staying in your dorm

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Partying too much

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Not bringing winter clothes

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Only hanging out with friends from high school

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Not asking for help

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Going home every weekend

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Constantly talking about your high school

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Leaving laundry in the washing machine

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Not having a bank account

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Not knowing when class registration opens

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Not using a calendar

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Eating unhealthy

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Getting lost on campus

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Not having a resume

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Getting distracted in class

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Not exercising

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Not having snacks in the dorm room

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