Tips to an Incoming Freshman

            College tends to be a very exciting part of people’s lives. It also can be very daunting beginning school as a freshman. At Springfield College, a part of the General Education is College Writing I and II. English 113 is a lot different than the courses in high school. There are no exams like in high school whether it is regarding on reading comprehension, grammar, or spelling. It is important to manage your time in college because a lot of these essays deadlines are a lot closer than you think. Some of the challenges an incoming student faces for College Writing is using different types of writing that people may not be particularly familiar with. They shouldn’t be too nervous but they should be prepared for different styles such as an annotated bibliography. A freshman should not stress out too much and enjoy the experience. I didn’t really know what to expect before taking this course and I was nervous. I didn’t know if I would succeed in this class either. It is important for college students to have a good time but also buckle down on academics. If you follow some of these tips than you will be successful in College 113. There are only two college writing courses so enjoy them while they last and make it count!