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Advice for incoming college students

As Transy and UK students descent upon Lexington, we wanted to welcome them back with some words of encouragement.

Pink flowers in the forefront of the UK student center with a big stone UK sign out front

Soon the Gatton Student Center will be bustling with Wildcats. | Photo by LEXtoday

Next week, school is back in session for two of Lexington’s universities — UK + Transylvania. To help give the Wildcats and Pioneers a warm welcome back to school, we asked our readers to share some pieces of advice + pro tips.

Here’s what some of y’all had to say —

  • “Speak to your professors and go to office hours...build those connections.” — Addison C., UK 2021
  • “Go to class, make your lifelong friends and have ALL the fun!” — Andrea Q., Transy 2001
  • “Get plugged into a community — a campus ministry, a club, a fraternity — life works better in community.” — Jenny S., UK 2006
  • “If the wind changes… allow yourself to adjust the sails.” — Anonymous, UK 2021
  • “Check out our City Guides for ideas on all the places to take a walk, find a happy hour, or spend time with your pup.” — Molly + Aayat

Family members, be sure to share this article with your incoming + returning college students.

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