SOCIALITE ADVICE FOR A
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Freshmen vs. Seniors
FRESHMEN
SENIORS
3:30PM 4:25PM 4:30PM 5:00PM
Business Club meeting (résumé builder, but run by douche bags. Consider leadership for next year? Only if Debate Club doesn’t work out) Cafeteria dinner; Chinese food (3x this week)
Academic Advisor at the University of Delaware Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics
Mid-day meal of Pop-Tarts and leftover pizza (all hail food delivery)
Start Postcolonial paper due tomorrow from dorm bed (Keurig too far away from bed, move closer tomorrow. Google summary of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “100 Years of Solitude”)
4:00PM
Email Professor Smith about biology assignment (freshman etiquette: “Hello Professor…. Sincerely”)
Wisdom from an Academic Advisor
CARRIE BALDWIN 3:30PM
Band Practice (need more reeds, book store is out, ask director)
2:30PM
Math class (boring, but already missed twice, can’t miss again. Fuck college math, because it was put off till the last minute. Fuck, speaking of last minute, isn’t there a paper due tomorrow?)
The number one sign of a socialite is a manicured Instagram—if you’re happening and beautiful, it’s happening and beautiful. A good socialite will never say no to a party, and they’ll never pass up the chance to turn something into a party. Since their experience with social organizations both on and off campus has made them pros, they’re the ones you call when you need someone to help plan an event. Given the choice between sleeping late on Sunday or getting up to study, a socialite will always pick sleep—they’ve got that barbecue later, anyway.
Everything Requires Good Grades Participation in many extracurriculars, such as Greek life and sports, depends on students maintaining a certain GPA. Ironically, if your grades aren’t up to par, it can be challenging to have a social life.
Tips from a Resident Assistant
SAMANTHA CARDENAS
Senior at UC Santa Cruz, Third Year RA
Advice from a Social Expert
ELAINE EGGERT
Vice President of Public Relations for the Panhellenic Council at University of Illinois
Say Yes to New Experiences Whether it’s a party or staying in to watch movies on your floor, go for it! The social aspects of college are some of the best parts, and you may regret it if you don’t take advantage now.
Pick Classes Wisely Don’t take any classes before 11:00am. If you’re up till 3:00 the night before watching competitive cooking shows with your roommate, 8:00am comes all too quickly.
MASTERING SOCIAL MEDIA • Don’t have an account on every platform: Pick a few and hone them to perfection.
• Engage movers and shakers in your field to grow in clout within dynamic social circles. • By following people with different lifestyles and interests, it’s never been easier to expand yourself.
Networking is Life Make friends in all walks of life, and maintain those friendships. You never know when someone you met once at a conference (and hopefully made a good impression on) will come back into your life.
Play to Your Strengths It’s important to take education seriously, but good grades also aren’t everything. Find something you’re good at and run with it.
AG E N DA P L A N N E R Texas State Fair (Sept. 30th-Oct. 23rd): In addition to the Red River Rivalry on October 8th, the fair features obscene food and carnival games.
Sound on Sound Fest (Nov. 4th-6th): Make sure to catch indie sensation Car Seat Headrest at the Sherwood Forest reincarnation of Fun Fun Fun Fest.
Mala Luna Fest (Oct. 29th-30th): San Antonio’s first music festival will bring together G-Eazy and the Lone Star Brewery for the first time in history.
Wurstfest (Nov. 4th-13th): An experience unlike any other, the Bavarian tribute to all things brews can make for a memorable night out.
PROFESSORS ARE PEOPLE TOO > You may do poorly in their class, but establishing a relationship with your teacher can still benefit you. > By endearing yourself to professors, you at least safeguard yourself against outright criticism. > If studying under a grad student, invite them out for a drink or to a party. They probably want to go! > Picking professors’ brains and expressing interest can make them like you— sometimes a more valuable resource than good grades.
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