advice for freshman:
1. nobody except you will remember your first day of high school
2. nobody except you will remember anything you did in high school
3. don't worry about being alone at brunch or lunch; it happens to everyone at least once, usually more
3a. if you really don't like being alone, fake text or call someone, you'll look like you're waiting for someone
4. wear whatever you want because nobody is judging you
4a. if someone does judge you, they'll probably forget all about it in a matter of minutes so who cares
4b. for the most part everyone is too busy thinking about what everyone else thinks of them to even notice you so when you hear people behind you
laughing, odds are it isn't directed at you
5. being invisible is a blessing; you have more freedom that way
6. don't worry too much about popularity, you don't need anyone other than yourself to like you
7. don't dress for fashion when it's hot. the jacket may be cute but passing out from heatstroke isn't
8. walking to classes alone isn't something to be embarrassed about; a lot of people do it and it doesn't mean you're a loser
9. you will have classes where you don't know anyone; it's time to make new friends
10. pay attention to school traditions and superstitions
11. don't ever say "why do you hate freshman so much, you were one once!"
10a. as soon as you graduate to sophomore, you'll understand
11. you have to take the hate freshman get. it's a rule. it happens to everyone. we've all been through it and it's only fair you go through it too.
11a. that doesn't mean you have to let it get to you. take it in stride and wear your freshie branding with pride