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Show The Sianoos August 1. 2000 Orientation Issue Pae 35 wulSilmovjow - the first day of school? By Danielle Blaisdell senior reporter The Signpost Throughout our lives, it is in-- evitable to avoid changes and first experiences. A big "first" coming up for many Wildcats is the anticipated and often dreaded first day of school. Many students can remember back on that day and tell horror , stories about parking, being late to class, that is if you can even find the right class, and the sick feeling you get when you walk into a room of 50 strangers. Well, never fear freshmen! Here is a list from experienced and wise . sophomores, juniors, seniors, and faculty of some things you should know the first day of school. Leave 30 minutes earlier than you normally would. You never know how crazy traffic may be, and you want to give yourself , plenty of time to get either a parking spot or ride the shuttle bus. If you are parking on campus, make sure you have your parking pass and know which lots you can park in. Amanda Harding, a senior at WSU, said that was one of the most beneficial things to know. "I knew exactly where I was going to park," she said. A few days before school starts, bring your schedule and trusty map of campus and go find the rooms your classes will be in. This will save you time and worry on the first day. And besides, no one wants to wander around looking like the typical "clueless freshman."": Andy Young, an admissions adviser on campus, said he wishes he would have done this as a i freshman in college. "Make sure you're in the right class before it starts," he said, and told how he listened to a whole lecture in the wrong class. Books! Do not do the same thing the majority of campus does and wait to get your books on the first day of school. You will wait in line for more time than you probably have. It's a good idea to get books one to two weeks before school starts. If you want to save money, look for used books. "I wish I would have known to go to the bookstore early instead of right before class because I waited for two hours," said Candace Stokes, a junior at WSU. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to the professor. At WSU, students, have the rare opportunity to get to know their professors. Take advantage of this. If you make contact right from the start, you'll have a more beneficial experience.Along those lines, introduce yourself to classmates and make new friends. Unlike high school where you seem to know everybody by the end of the four years, you can meet new people each day. "I wish I had not been so shy and gotten to know people in my classes," said Michele Yuskaitis, a senior at WSU. "Then if I had needed notes or something I wouldn't have been stuck." Be prepared for lectures the first day of school with all the supplies you might need. Also realize that college is not like high school. "High school did not prepare me for the homework assignments in college," said Mark Pete Hoyal, a junior at WSU. "I was totally caught off guard." Understand how the class system works. Clark Wilson, a sophomore, said that he wishes he had known "that you still have time to drop classes so if you don't like a class, you're not stuck." You can add and drop classes up to the end of the third week of school. Just be familiar with campus and how WSU works. It may not be a bad idea to take the advice of the academic advisement office and read the first 40 pages of the catalog. Lori Drake, coordinator of orientation, said that the biggest thing that gets students in trouble is assuming things too much and not asking questions. This is astudent-friendly campus so never be afraid to ask questions. And most importantly, don't forget Andy Young's advice "to zip up your fly when coming out of the bathroom." 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