10 Secret College Tips and Tricks Every Freshman Should Know

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
  • These are 10 secret college tips and tricks every freshman should know. These are the things I wish I knew before college, so high schoolers listen up! Find out what the first week of college is like: • Here's What The First ... 📚 SUBSCRIBE & DING THE BELL IF YOU'RE A DREAMER LIKE US!
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    Hey! My name is Hafu Go and I'm a dreamer. For the past year, I made it my life mission to study patterns of success for students. I traveled across the world to interview students from top schools like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. These college tips are what I learned from them combined with my personal experience. If you're a freshman about to enter your first week at college, then you should consider watching this video, twice!
    Here's my list of college tips and tricks for incoming freshmen. Some of these might not make sense just by reading the headline, so you gotta watch the video to understand.
    1. Don't cling to your high school friends.
    2. Make Friends the first week or you'll be forever alone.
    3. Don't do all of your reading. But do read books.
    4. Dress nicely for class.
    5. Your grades will be deflated.
    6. Seek out fun!
    7. Befriend a professor.
    8. Study alone and not at home.
    9. Spend a semester studying abroad.
    10. Dare to dream...and screw the haters!
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Komentáře • 279

  • @hafu
    @hafu  Před 4 lety +229

    Who's excited for college now?

    • @tsheringsvlog-away377
      @tsheringsvlog-away377 Před 4 lety +9

      I am excited to go back to college. wish this lockdown end faster as soon.

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +14

      Yeah online classes are just not the same

    • @wavysaige
      @wavysaige Před 4 lety +4

      I found this very interesting

    • @spikybinonnoda4564
      @spikybinonnoda4564 Před 4 lety +4

      I can’t wait to use these tips when I start!!

    • @natalie3322
      @natalie3322 Před 4 lety +1

      I’m so excited! I’m supposed to begin in the fall.

  • @VJ-bn1qg
    @VJ-bn1qg Před 4 lety +445

    Me: excited for college 😊
    Coronavirus: hey buddy
    Me: 🥺

  • @oichiana2002
    @oichiana2002 Před 3 lety +123

    1. Dont cling on hs friends, dont rely, Explore
    2. Make new friends, introduce yourself.
    3. Don't read, scan over the documents, and take note, textbook introduction, and conclusion. Slides . Read about you dont need. Skip optional reading.
    4. Dress nicely, 1 you feel more confident, 2 no cute gonna notice.
    5. Grade drop, not the same in Uni,
    6. Seek out fun, have fun be spontaneous.
    7. Befriend a prof, previously experience on work field. Connect work experience,
    8. Study alone, and not at home. or small groups.
    9. Study abroad, get different experiences, research study abroad.
    10. Most important, dear to dream and seek for other dreams.
    Successful to the limits,

  • @danielherrick1509
    @danielherrick1509 Před 4 lety +386

    If the cuties don’t want me when I dress like a potato, then I guess I have to dress like a sweet potato

  • @davidtejuosho587
    @davidtejuosho587 Před 4 lety +218

    Hafu: don't judge yourself based on grades. judge yourself on looks instead.
    Me (who's super ugly): I'll stick to grades, thank you

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +34

      JOKES

    • @dragonblade896
      @dragonblade896 Před 2 lety +3

      I bet every dollar in my wallet that you’re not ugly you just think you are

    • @jason6470
      @jason6470 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Says the guy with 20 cents in his pockets.

  • @HajinMM
    @HajinMM Před 4 lety +218

    Can u make a video specifically on making friends lol

  • @oyidzire
    @oyidzire Před 4 lety +23

    As a third year student I got to do most of these and the coolest thing about studying abroad is that it forces you to follow this list😊 so go out there (after the pandemic) and give it a go 😊

  • @shaysplanet
    @shaysplanet Před 4 lety +23

    this is my second time watching one of your videos but I already love all your tips! they aren’t generic and they make me feel inspired for college. i’m an incoming freshman this fall and i’m super excited

    • @AnanyaMadhavan
      @AnanyaMadhavan Před 2 lety

      If you are going to study abroad in 2021- here are my tips for 1st year students czcams.com/video/SkhV04FKov8/video.html! Best of luck!

  • @eternaljay8119
    @eternaljay8119 Před 4 lety +31

    I'm only 15 and I'm hyped for college!!!💪🔥💯 I just started watching you and I love your videos keep up the awesome work!!!

  • @michaeln.2383
    @michaeln.2383 Před 4 lety +10

    Actually, in junior college, the lectures aren't useful. So, exam questions come from "assigned" reading. At a university, reading often isn't "assigned." Exam questions usually come from a study guide or handouts.

  • @akashvyawahare_
    @akashvyawahare_ Před 4 lety +71

    Your content is amazing.....but I'm surprised.... because there are only 61 k subs

  • @camcaterio3247
    @camcaterio3247 Před 3 lety +21

    “Make friends in the first week” ...but what if its virtual 🥺👉👈

  • @ristiannacario9217
    @ristiannacario9217 Před 4 lety +5

    Your content makes me motivated and encouraged me to does certain goal everyday. Thanks! 💚

  • @allieabilay9028
    @allieabilay9028 Před 4 lety +5

    DUUUUUUUDE! YOUR VIDEOS HAVE IMPACT! Keep inspiring and giving us tips 😊. Very informative. Alot of your videos are very helpful. You're so lively and your cute jokes spark joy. PLEASE MAKE MORE COLLEGE PREPARATION VIDEOS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 😄

  • @ashelyapples9277
    @ashelyapples9277 Před 4 lety +5

    This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks hafu ❤️

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      You’re welcome 😊

  • @arjay_2002
    @arjay_2002 Před 4 lety +2

    OMG. THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWERS. LITERALLY THE ONLY VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC THAT I DIDN’T SKIP A SECOND

  • @khangly7381
    @khangly7381 Před 2 lety

    I love this video a lot! I am a college freshman now and watching this video of yours made me learn some valuable lessons that make me want to do it right away, like be friend with my professor or go study abroad. Again, wonderful video! Keep up the good work!

  • @davidtejuosho587
    @davidtejuosho587 Před 4 lety +55

    Hafu: Don't read!
    Random person from Hafu's school: oh well, if Hafu said it
    same random person: *fails every class*
    Hafu: haha! I got better grades than you

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +9

      Comeon I said don't read all your textbooks. But read more books!

    • @davidtejuosho587
      @davidtejuosho587 Před 4 lety

      @@hafu sure bro, sure bro😂

  • @meeshalopez6479
    @meeshalopez6479 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for inspiring me, Hafu... you're like the koko I've never had

  • @cadence_wav2423
    @cadence_wav2423 Před 4 lety

    Just wanna say thank you soo much for clearing the mist which had blurred my vision about collages. Can't wait for more amazing contents from you.

  • @lavenderixi
    @lavenderixi Před 4 lety +2

    Nice tips😂👀 I’m actually enjoying your videos. It’s nice to know any tips for college

  • @aminatafofana5697
    @aminatafofana5697 Před 4 měsíci

    thankk you sooo much, life changing advice

  • @abrahamarciga3334
    @abrahamarciga3334 Před 4 lety +7

    Skip optional reading is good to skip unless the professor takes questions from the optional reading

  • @walkerjustice7853
    @walkerjustice7853 Před 4 lety +6

    Im starting actual college this fall (ive been dual enrolled for 2 years and I’ll get my associates this summer, im 18 *cough cough* not to brag😂), and your videos are really helpful and entertaining! Thanks man!

  • @binly._.t
    @binly._.t Před 3 lety

    I just found the best and supportive youtuber ever. I feel so relieved.

  • @eliasshamoon2953
    @eliasshamoon2953 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all the useful information

  • @maxyou8563
    @maxyou8563 Před 3 lety

    well said on the last part!

  • @ethanmasadde9848
    @ethanmasadde9848 Před 4 lety +1

    Damn frfr. Watching you is hella relaxing. Real inspiring.💆🏿‍♂️

  • @trivenameilianakoroh8433
    @trivenameilianakoroh8433 Před 4 lety +5

    I love all of your content video Hafu 😍

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much!!

  • @WillHsuMusic
    @WillHsuMusic Před 4 lety +13

    Solid insight as usual 😃 I recently connected with the conducting professor I hope to study under and he offered to watch a video of me conducting to give me feedback, so I sent him the William Tell Overture flute choir video! Even though I’m definitely older than you and am transitioning careers rather than starting one (or starting college), these insights are just universally good things to keep in mind!

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      Wow that's so cool to hear! That video went kinda viral eh

    • @WillHsuMusic
      @WillHsuMusic Před 4 lety

      @@hafu Oh yeah that definitely went viral haha the combined efforts of 85 flutists being shared by those same 85 flutists! I think it shows that musical leadership and direction really IS my calling in life. I've only met like 4 of the participants in real life before (they're friends from high school and college), so it's pretty amazing to see how people can get together for music like that!

  • @ibrahimsoumahoro7392
    @ibrahimsoumahoro7392 Před 4 lety

    🙏🏽love your content man.

  • @sekonamounga6869
    @sekonamounga6869 Před rokem

    Thank you thank you!

  • @steffliot3788
    @steffliot3788 Před 4 lety +28

    Btw, know what yore extremely inspirational.

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +2

      What are you inspired to do today?

  • @joden2946
    @joden2946 Před 4 lety +1

    I recently found out about your channel and I just wanted to say thank you for making all of these videos and also that speech at the end of this video was amazing😁👍

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      Welcome aboard dreamer!

  • @ashleyvirtuoso618
    @ashleyvirtuoso618 Před 4 lety +20

    I aint even in college...but when i watched ur vids im not even afraid anymore Hahaha im actually now excited😊😂😎

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      haha that's so awesome to hear! what are you excited to do?

  • @komiakomaki7679
    @komiakomaki7679 Před 4 lety

    It's Sather Gate!! Woo. Thanks for your videos!

  • @Nalu-lu3ot
    @Nalu-lu3ot Před 4 lety +1

    I just found your channel, but i love it already!

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      I'm so glad!

  • @baotranhoang5527
    @baotranhoang5527 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi! I have watched your videos from the very beginning of the channel. Really appreciate your content. Keep going huh

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome! Have you improved your life since you started watching?

  • @atms04
    @atms04 Před 4 lety

    This guy gotta get to 100k, he deserves it

  • @randomland8910
    @randomland8910 Před 3 lety

    LOVE YOUR HAIR

  • @noahsemeria4361
    @noahsemeria4361 Před 4 lety +8

    Yo do a college outfit vid. Love the stuff dude!

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks man!

  • @user-qk7zq4pm1i
    @user-qk7zq4pm1i Před 3 lety

    U 're perfect. Thank uuuuuu🌹

  • @Jaimerokai
    @Jaimerokai Před 4 lety

    I really want to apply your video to my college experience since I'm going to college as a freshman this coming school year, but I have a really hard time seeing how having things such as a social life and making friends as well as passing college is even possible.
    Before you read below, please understand that I'm a first-generation college student, so I have no family to ask what college is like and maybe I'm just being super negative idk
    I tried taking college classes in high school last year, and they were a very steep curve in difficulty. I never really learned how to study since I got almost perfect grades in high school anyways and 90% of my senior year was spent working and studying, I even had to drop out of the Yearbook club so I could study more. I didn't really have resources at my school to get help, so it was me and Google alone trying to comprehend the work that I was given, and I barely passed that year. Honestly, I was expecting my entire college experience to be me struggling in my math class and staying up until 2 AM studying, so I really don't know how I'm going to do anything else in college.

  • @randomcarrot7970
    @randomcarrot7970 Před 4 lety +1

    this channel is gonna blow up

  • @bill542
    @bill542 Před 4 lety +22

    Video: online for 1 Minute
    Me: Great Video
    I mean WTF

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      That’s a true subscriber

  • @BoryaFX
    @BoryaFX Před 3 lety +1

    Yo my guy you got a glow up in the last year!!

  • @curiosoartist6165
    @curiosoartist6165 Před 4 lety +2

    damn bro.. it is a cool video i am just exited to go to my college..but in september..

  • @user-vx9ys8lg3z
    @user-vx9ys8lg3z Před 4 lety

    Omg your content is amazing and you are hilarious, I enjoy watching your videos even if am in high school, love your work keep going like that 😆❤️

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      What grade are you in?

    • @user-vx9ys8lg3z
      @user-vx9ys8lg3z Před 4 lety

      Hafu Go I am in 10th grade and I want to study physics in a uni

  • @jameswijaya4484
    @jameswijaya4484 Před 4 lety

    This video is represented most of students who r desperate to aim high gpa. But from this video I would say that's the true story hahahahaha, I even failed in one subject. Your channel has been inspiring me for some aspects. Thank you bro, keep going up.

  • @cherry1995_
    @cherry1995_ Před 3 lety

    3:39 " I got you man" 💜

  • @premiumvibes955
    @premiumvibes955 Před 4 lety +11

    "Ain't no cutie gonna notice you when you dressed like a potato"

  • @ujjaini2209
    @ujjaini2209 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for your tips!!!!!

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      You bet! Put them to good use ;)

    • @ujjaini2209
      @ujjaini2209 Před 4 lety

      I study applied maths in my high school. Is it possible that I can study core maths in my college? Since I haven't taken science!

  • @holiday197
    @holiday197 Před 2 lety +1

    Not sure how I feel about the prospect of making new friends just for the sake of it then ‘ghosting’ them when you have determined that you have other stronger friendships or if you realise that you don’t gel as much.
    If you have a brief chat to someone and then realise that you don’t have much in common or your personalities do not mesh then I leave it be (leaving them alone) and don’t waste their time only to dump them later on.

  • @drippyinkshard5224
    @drippyinkshard5224 Před 4 lety

    I hope my crippling social anxiety clears up in the time I hopefully make it to college

  • @itsraymond2295
    @itsraymond2295 Před 3 lety +1

    Another important thing I'd like to add about grades, as someone who's done AP, DE, etc.
    -If you know what core classes your college/university requires of you, take classes that are the prefaces (prerequisites?? XD) of them. Like Calculus, high school has pre-cal. Take it. It's going to be harder, but you get a foundation for a course you're going to take later. I asked my Adv Algebra teacher, "what class would be better to take? College Algebra, or Pre-Cal?" And of course, he said Pre-Cal would be better, because Calculus is a class you're going to take.
    -(This is more a personal opinion) Between AP and DE (Dual Enrollment), I find DE is harder, but more rewarding than AP. Bc DE is literally a college class. So you get to dip your toes and feel how college is kinda like, in terms of work. It is harder, but you get college credit, and if you go to a college that accepts them, you will not have to take it (saves money too).

  • @shashwatsingh2600
    @shashwatsingh2600 Před 4 lety +1

    love your contents .✌😍

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @ramu3938
    @ramu3938 Před 4 lety +3

    Hafu do something on IITs

  • @mdfahimnewaz5034
    @mdfahimnewaz5034 Před 4 lety +5

    I am back
    Loved the idea for this vid
    Much love god bless
    Gotta go, time to destroy the like button

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      You always know what to do ;)

  • @justinryan5433
    @justinryan5433 Před 4 lety

    I can't wait to go!

  • @nicolemadjo6610
    @nicolemadjo6610 Před 3 lety +1

    You are so funny 🤣 I just subscribed.

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 3 lety +1

      Welcome to the Gogang!

    • @nicolemadjo6610
      @nicolemadjo6610 Před 3 lety

      @@hafu thanks! Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

  • @gilligilli6161
    @gilligilli6161 Před 4 lety +1

    I really enjoyed your emotional drama🤠🤠

  • @steffliot3788
    @steffliot3788 Před 4 lety +25

    0:26 Why haven't you got a girl till now?
    that was damn🔥

  • @tristangrant4985
    @tristangrant4985 Před 4 lety

    I have that same painting in the back

  • @NaiC69
    @NaiC69 Před 4 lety

    just like your haircut lul, want to have the same one) btw like your videos gj) I want to do the same format so long time but don't know how to start. I tried but I just can't anyway gj man :)

  • @liamnance8308
    @liamnance8308 Před 4 lety

    Hey great video, whered u get that shirt tho? I've been looking for something like it

  • @niko887ify
    @niko887ify Před 4 lety +2

    I have a question for you, Hafu. I am planning on going my first year to a cap program, which is pretty much going to a school that's in the same system as the other schools, but you only go one year to transfer the next year to the school that you want to go ( if you get the required GPA). Now, my question is, will I be able to make friends in college if I transfer to a different school in my sophomore year? Will I have challenges, because everyone is already in their own group. I had had this struggle before in high school, where I moved a lot as a kid and never made any friends. I still, to this day, do not have any friends. Cheers

  • @chiun8343
    @chiun8343 Před 4 lety

    Really good content 👍

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      Glad you think so!

  • @tsheringsvlog-away377
    @tsheringsvlog-away377 Před 4 lety +1

    bro loved your contents

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you bro

  • @jensentung
    @jensentung Před 4 lety

    I'm honoured to be your friend. One love!

  • @redapples4422
    @redapples4422 Před 3 lety

    I'll be a first year engineering student. How would I have time for friends 🤔
    Also that number 10 tip was deep. I will definitely not forget that tip

  • @raisularifen2168
    @raisularifen2168 Před 4 lety +1

    My guy just summarized the book" How to win at college" by cal Newport. Love vids tho.

  • @picthis870
    @picthis870 Před 3 lety

    I was going to try my junior year to make an effort, but COVID really put a wrench in that🙃I don’t want to leave without having done steps 1 and 2. My time might’ve passed, but I’m anything but stubborn

  • @denise9533
    @denise9533 Před 4 lety

    I can relate with the "don't read" tip HAHAHAHA because I did not really bother opening any of the pdfs that were sent to us and I still passed the semester.

  • @rinreborn7364
    @rinreborn7364 Před 3 lety

    I can do all those except making friends and have fun 😂

  • @justinryan5433
    @justinryan5433 Před 4 lety +1

    Hafu's hair looks better like this imo

  • @geraldmarco
    @geraldmarco Před 4 lety +1

    "...probably you're smart or so you think."

  • @boosasmoove
    @boosasmoove Před 4 lety

    This dude is great

  • @antonfirdaus7892
    @antonfirdaus7892 Před 4 lety

    I had been seeing this video for 10 minutes yesterday

  • @reekt2832
    @reekt2832 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you give us a hair styling tutorial tho

  • @bill542
    @bill542 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video

    • @virendraprajapati6486
      @virendraprajapati6486 Před 4 lety

      Hi

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      Thanks mark! Are you heading to college soon?

    • @bill542
      @bill542 Před 4 lety

      Hafu Go
      Yessir
      I am from Germany 🇩🇪 and look forward to study in the US

  • @ICities
    @ICities Před 3 lety

    I was wishing to have a University life when I was in high school cuz more flexible than high school but a pandemic happened and a lot of things got limited such as having new friends in physical way, hangout with new friends, club activities and so on. Very disappointed due to the limitations. I hope pandemic disappear ASAP cuz I'm already in Semester 3 of 5 semester of pre-uni study. Study at home is boring.

  • @aayush6804
    @aayush6804 Před 4 lety +2

    Plz make ‘A Day In My Life’ video plz!!..

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety +1

      I have so many! Check my channel

  • @mdaburayhan9101
    @mdaburayhan9101 Před 4 lety +1

    You are so cool bro.😁😂👏

  • @muhammadnasranbinmohdnoor6288

    Online now, i dont even know my classmate faces, thanks david19

  • @jssc_san
    @jssc_san Před 4 lety

    Gonna start a new semester in china this yeaar. And suddenly your video appeared ! Glad i found this before entering a new environment 😭 this might save my lonely introverted self . 😂 i hope i could make your tips happen . ....

  • @josephinejeyarani4805
    @josephinejeyarani4805 Před 4 lety

    Awesome intro " my name is hafu and I didn't have a haircut" 😂😂

  • @shilpeeaggarwal4486
    @shilpeeaggarwal4486 Před 4 lety +3

    How do you just drop friends once they are your friends they are like forever. In high school I had a kind of fake friend but you just feel bad dropping them if you are good at heart(no offense, hope it's none taken). Some people just ignore these friends which you should not do just tell them the truth that it might hurt but time....time heals everything. Good luck everyone!!!

  • @allenye116
    @allenye116 Před 4 lety

    Just wondering what product do you use for your hair?

  • @swagsteronwood
    @swagsteronwood Před 4 lety +1

    Hafu's got it all figured out. Make a lot of kids then just throw away the ones you don't want.

  • @amonGustavo07
    @amonGustavo07 Před 4 lety

    I’m transferring so I guess I’ll be friendless👉👈 also pro tip: go to community college if you want a 4.0 gpa through your sophmore year without putting in much effort;)

  • @arafhs6400
    @arafhs6400 Před 4 lety +1

    I want to know more about the football field story

  • @mediaentertainment7211
    @mediaentertainment7211 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW! You look handsome "bro"👌👌😂😂

  • @lunar1212
    @lunar1212 Před 3 lety

    This was very helpful and you're super adorable 😳 😊

  • @JudahHerring
    @JudahHerring Před 4 lety

    I'm going to a very small film school so the friends tips week

  • @greeny2328
    @greeny2328 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey could you tour your college? If you already did can you give the the link?

  • @pinglin3164
    @pinglin3164 Před 4 lety

    can u do a video more on study abroad please?

  • @japtheasian3228
    @japtheasian3228 Před 3 lety

    I smacked the like button
    now my phone is broken

  • @joseberhanu8811
    @joseberhanu8811 Před 4 lety +1

    It'll really work out for u if do like daily show or late night show or sth. 😂😂after college

    • @hafu
      @hafu  Před 4 lety

      hahaha that would be the dream

  • @Snoopy1997Joshua
    @Snoopy1997Joshua Před 3 lety

    I like tip 8 and love tip 10.

  • @sarahameziane7000
    @sarahameziane7000 Před 3 lety

    Hafy I have a question. Can you make a video about foreign students and if it’s important to speak english or not. I’ m a Belgian student a speak french dutch and arabic and now I’ m learning english because I really want to go to a good college in the USA or the UK. You really helps me to improve my english and you give me hope that one day I can go to one of my dream university’s THANK YOUU SO MUCH❤️❤️

    • @sarahameziane7000
      @sarahameziane7000 Před 3 lety

      And sorry if I make mistakes ☝🏼 my english is not perfect 🙏🏽😊