50 things every MSU student should or should not do
Staff Reports
Members of The Reflector staff came together to compile this list of suggestions for 50 things Mississippi State University students should or should not do to give everyone the best possible university experience.
1. Read The Reflector.
2. Go to class, or at least try.
3. Learn early to manage your time wisely.
4. Pay attention to advising times. You'll regret it if you don't.
5. Make sure you've paid tuition, fees and parking tickets before it's time to register for classes.
6. Learn. You're not getting a degree in test taking.
7. Don't be afraid to find out what's on the test either. You do have to pass.
8. Think before you speak.
9. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
10. Don't be "That Guy" or "That Girl."
11. Don't bother your teachers if you see them outside school.
12. Don't rush to choose a major, and if you do, don't be afraid to change it no matter when.
13. If you think your teacher is being unfair, ask them about it. If that doesn't work, ask their supervisor.
14. Take advantage of office hours; teachers have to be there anyway.
15. Always think ahead about laundry.
16. Be friendly to other students, and find a buddy. He or she may be able to help you later.
17. Social network - you never know who could help you get a job later.
18. Don't be rude to your teachers, they're the ones who record your grades.
19. Don't go to class if you're sick. There's a health center on campus - use it.
20. Bathe. No excuses.
21. When someone famous comes to speak, go. You probably won't regret it.
22. Don't throw away your notes after you finish a class. You're paying too much money to throw away information you're probably going to forget.
23. Don't be afraid to join clubs; that's where like-minded people are going to be.
24. If you know you're going to sleep in class, don't go.
25. Go to the library … at least once.
26. Unless it's exam week, don't wear pajamas to class.
27. Go to a football/basketball/ soccer/volleyball game. Cheer for the team. You may feel stupid doing it, but the people who don't will always look more stupid.
28. Every semester there are free concerts. Go to some of them - you may hear something you like.
29. Explore buildings. They're kind of yours, but locked doors are off limits.
30. Play Frisbee; this is college.
31. There are always free samples; ask if you can take two.
32. Free T-shirt events are always popular. Get there early.
33. Learn to appreciate and love sleep. Find a good place to nap on campus.
34. Don't park your car anywhere - the university will find a way to give you a ticket no matter what. Walking/biking is better for you anyway.
35. Try intramural sports. Even if you lose, you'll have a good time.
36. The gym is free, so go. You're going to have to pay to go for the rest of your life.
37. Purchase a cowbell - you'll wish you'd bought the bigger one.
38. Don't show up to class sloppy drunk.
39. Use protection. You could be late for more than just class.
40. Use the crosswalks. Just because drivers are supposed to yield to pedestrians doesn't mean they will.
41. Invest in an umbrella, rain boots and rain jacket. Book stores won't buy back waterdamaged books, so protect that investment.
42. Always keep a backup of all of your assignments. Teachers will not be sympathetic when you lose your USB drive.
43. Respect your roommate(s). Remember, you both live there.
44. If you live in the dorm, get to know your RA and remember they have a job to do - make sure they do it.
45. Don't expect to have a conference with your teacher via e-mail.
46. If you're going to have sex in your shared room, make sure your roommate isn't there and isn't coming back soon. Consider buying a "Do Not Disturb" sign.
47. Get a ride or call a cab. $5 is a much better deal than an accident or arrest.
48. Learn to drink coffee - it's much better for you than soda or energy drinks.
49. Take lots of pictures, but don't post the inappropriate ones online. Your grandmother and your future employers will see them.
50. Have fun - you only get to stay in college for so long.
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John
posted 11/24/09 @ 1:48 PM CST
40 is WRONG!!! A driver has to only yield for pedestrians IN CROSSWALKS. Any other person not in a crosswalk is jay walking which is illegal. When I mean pedestrians, I do not mean the people riding their bikes on pedestrian walk ways that should be walking their bikes instead of riding them. (Continued…)
Jason
posted 11/28/09 @ 5:11 PM CST
John, you are wrong. On campus, pedestrians have right-of-way; regardless if they are on a cross walk or not. As far as bikes; you are correct that bikes should be kept off walkways, but they are allowed on streets (even streets without bike lanes). (Continued…)
FormerStudent
posted 12/09/09 @ 8:33 AM CST
And I thought this was going to be a funny list.... the un-funny lists like this should come out at the beginning of the semester, right?
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