Iwitnessed a lot of odd things during my freshman year in college: squirrels eating sub sandwiches, team mascots crowd-surfing at school events — and parents doing their child’s laundry in my dorm.

Eventually those things didn’t surprise me as I worked and played through the next three years in college. Now that I’m starting my senior year, my friends and I agree that nothing truly prepares you for what your freshman year will look like.

There will be so many changes for you (and your parents) as you enter college, but I’ve narrowed it down to three key things that helped me my first year.

Whether you feel ready for what’s next or terrified at your first time away from home, here’s my advice on how to get a leg up on dealing with your newfound independence, roommate drama and parent-fre

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