10 Tips from a senior at FIU 👀
Qualifications:
- I registered and got all the classes I wanted
- Have lived in the dorms at FIU for 3 consecutive years
- Went to dozens of on-campus events/clubs + Staff Writer for the newspaper PantherNOW for a year
- Have done Online/In-person classes
- Joined multiple clubs and volunteered for multiple organizations
Here are some tips I learned over the years:
- Rate My Professor is the GOAT for finding the best professors and you must set multiple alarms when registering for classes. 15 minutes before the actual time, and double-check your classes aren’t taken.
(P.s - some normally are). Have backups.
Panther Connect if you want to know when/where clubs/events are.
Speak up about uncomfortable roommates sooner and communicate your needs.
Volunteer and gain experience. Ex - SOBEWFF, TREEmendous, AMA (American Marketing Association), or more professional clubs. All are within FIU and even being associated with the club will bring you more opportunities.
Apply apply apply. Especially on the FIU Scholarships page or jobs in general, be consistent and apply even if you don’t think you’re qualified.
Cook more at home and save when you can. This economy is cooked
Ask everyone and everywhere if they take student discounts for things you’re buying. I realized my favorite cafe spot took it after 3 years…
The saying “you have time” will absolutely slap you in the face once you’re a senior.
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, if you haven’t started yet then the second-best time is now. Figure out what you want to do and do it now. Not trying to rush you but your future self will thank you.
Your environment will shape who you are. So make sure the people around you make you feel seen and push you to become better. Don’t keep people just to keep them.
Have fun and enjoy college life. Eat great food, hang out with friends, and go out when you can. 😎