Not getting a laptop would vary on what you're studying.
Like I, for instance, need my laptop for other things than notes because of my major.
Grades are more important but don't decide that you shouldn't have a social life at all.
If you don't have at least a few close friends it could be pretty miserable which would probably affect your grades as well.
[QUOTE=Meller Yeller;36572437]Not getting a laptop would vary on what you're studying.
Like I, for instance, need my laptop for other things than notes because of my major.
Grades are more important but don't decide that you shouldn't have a social life at all.
If you don't have at least a few close friends it could be pretty miserable which would probably affect your grades as well.[/QUOTE]
I would say have few friends over many friends. None at all will just drive you insane. And always make them a second priority to your schoolwork.
[QUOTE=Stonecycle;36552740]If at all possible, avoid accounting classes.[/QUOTE]
That's actually what my job is in :v:
And my major.
Engineering? Think I need a laptop?
I don't want to be an engineer.. fuck.
[QUOTE=Errorproxy;36582071]Engineering? Think I need a laptop?
I don't want to be an engineer.. fuck.[/QUOTE]
It can either mean motor engineer or a network engineer. There's a bunch of engineering jobs.
[QUOTE=Errorproxy;36582071]Engineering? Think I need a laptop?
I don't want to be an engineer.. fuck.[/QUOTE]
If you don't want to be an engineer, don't be an engineer. Do what you have the most passion for.
[QUOTE=Errorproxy;36582071]Engineering? Think I need a laptop?
I don't want to be an engineer.. fuck.[/QUOTE]
Why would you study something you don't want to? Especially in America where it costs shittons to go to college.
Why?
Get money, spend money.
[QUOTE=Errorproxy;36552577]But what about taking notes. We need to bring laptops to the class to type fast.[/QUOTE]
This depends on what course you're doing. If it's anything like engineering, maths, chemistry, physics or anything which needs diagrams, buying a laptop will be the biggest regret, I've been there (even though I only got a netbook)
However, buying a netbook to use in the library turned out quite useful. I just have a powerful desktop back home to play games if I get spare time
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General advice:
-Learn to cook before you go
-Don't expect to always get a good nights sleep, sometimes your flat mates will wake you up because people are inconsiderate
-I see you're doing engineering but you don't like it....if you can spare the money, try it for one year. If you still don't like it, do something else because it would be hell if you had no interest in it (the only thing that keeps me going in engineering is the fact I have an interest in it)
Most importantly I found:
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-Stay on top of work. At first they'll probably go easy on coursework and assignments, but it WILL soon pile up. Tackle the assignments AS SOON AS YOU GET THEM. I let this slide in the first semester and it was horrible. Second semester was much more smooth, after I did the above.
-Always review work/notes you've done regularly. Don't wait until exam period shows up before you look at notes you took at the start of the semester, continually refresh your memory right over the semester, even just 30 minutes every night would help
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Well, no.
I have 2 years to decide my major.
I want to be like.. an actor or something.. engineer as a backup? I have no idea.
[QUOTE=Errorproxy;36584388]Well, no.
I have 2 years to decide my major.
I want to be like.. an actor or something.. engineer as a backup? I have no idea.[/QUOTE]
You better figure out quick. Two years is going to go by surprisingly fast.
Start off with what you enjoy most. Is there a major for it and you good at it?
If not, then go onto what you're best at. Is there a major for it?
After that, take your time going through different classes and see what of them intrigues you the most. High school doesn't teach everything and you may find a topic at college you never looked into before and find out you're quite good/passionate with it.
[QUOTE=Errorproxy;36584388]Well, no.
I have 2 years to decide my major.
I want to be like.. an actor or something.. engineer as a backup? I have no idea.[/QUOTE]
Engineering is commonly misunderstood for plumbers, gas men, electricians etc.
Engineering isn't a backup choice, it's going to be much harder than "becoming" an actor (unless you think you're going to become a hot shot actor in a year or two). If you want to be an actor, do it by all means, just don't expect much money. That said, don't let that put you off! "Do something you like and you'll never have to work a day of your life "
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