“College goes by fast. Four years in a flash second. Always be passionate about what you do — organizations that you are involved with and friendships you make and people you meet. Live it up. Because I have to go to work now and I’m a little depressed about that.”

— April Keleher, journalism degree, San Francisco

“Don’t drink too much before finals.”

— Carter House, economics degree, Prairie Village

“My best advice would be to study abroad. I studied abroad in London my junior year, and it was the best experience I ever had. I met the most phenomenal people, and it makes you want to see the world.”

— Tori Endersbe, journalism degree, Minneapolis

“Always try the fun and interesting classes. I took ballroom dancing as a student and it was the greatest thing ever. Never be afraid to try even the most random of courses.”

— Jason Smethers, master’s in education, Knoxville, Tenn.

“Go Greek. Because I knew nobody coming here and that is how I met all the friends I have now. And I would also say try not to stay in the campus bubble. … I would try to get out there and experience some of the stuff that Lawrence has to offer.”

— Erica Lathrop, marketing degree, Blair, Neb.

“I would recommend to freshmen to get involved with as many activities, clubs, fraternities, sororities. Get involved on or off campus just so you can experience everything freshman year and decide what your interests are for all four years.”

— Jennifer O’Neal, business marketing degree, Dallas

“Don’t be afraid to try new things and get involved in your community. Give back. Because it is one of the most important things you can do. And it is something we really need right now.”

— Nicole Tichenor, philosophy and religious studies degree, St. Louis

“You got to somehow manage the partying and the school. Kind of do it half and half. And you also have to attend all the basketball and football games. That is part of the KU tradition, being a Jayhawk and loving the sports and loving the town.”

— Kyle Flinn, exercise science degree, St. Louis

“Really take advantage of your general education courses. They are there to help you broaden your mind and experience. Even if you don’t end up majoring in it, you can still make it a really fun time instead of just a hassle to get through.”

— Steven Groene, African studies and French degrees, Salina

“Figure out early what you want your major to be. Study hard. And take advantage of your advisers because they know what to do to get you out of here on time.”

— Nick Norwood, economics, Dallas