Re:Ask HN: Advice for freshmen entering college
by yef on Tuesday August 11, 2009 @12:55PM
(#755658)
Since you're already focused on hacking and academics, my advice is to balance that by developing your social skills:
1. Read (and practice) How To Win Friends and Influence People
2. Go to parties and have fun at them
3. Cultivate a group of close friends whom you can count on
If you can graduate with great hacking skills, good grades, good social skills, and trusted friends, then you will be in a good position for the next phase after college. If entrepreneurship is on your mind, think of it as hacking+friends and start laying that foundation.
Regarding the opposite sex, don't fret them but absolutely do chase the ones you like! That's a wonderful part of life, and there is much to learn. :)
1. Read (and practice) How To Win Friends and Influence People
2. Go to parties and have fun at them
3. Cultivate a group of close friends whom you can count on
If you can graduate with great hacking skills, good grades, good social skills, and trusted friends, then you will be in a good position for the next phase after college. If entrepreneurship is on your mind, think of it as hacking+friends and start laying that foundation.
Regarding the opposite sex, don't fret them but absolutely do chase the ones you like! That's a wonderful part of life, and there is much to learn. :)