Although all of us ‘eaters are sure you have already received tons of unsolicited advice for the upcoming school year, what’s a few more words? Follow through this edition of The Maneater to read our two cents. Take our advice and you might have your most successful semester of college yet — or don’t, we probably won’t ever find out.
“Make sure you make time to get school work done, but also make time for yourself! If you don’t prioritize your mental health, you won’t enjoy college as much.”
— Riley Gearhart, Sports Editor
“Protect your personal time — freshman year is busy with classes and extracurriculars and fun, and it’s important to set boundaries around taking time for yourself too. Also, never EVER eat Plaza 900 cottage cheese.”
— Piper Molins, Managing Editor
“Get involved in everything that interests you, try the things that scare you and stick with the people who brighten your days. Don’t hesitate to grow or change, just soak it all in.”
— Anna Colletto, Editor in Chief.
“Always always always be true to yourself. Going into college means finding yourself in a completely new world with new people, and it can be easy to be who other people want or expect you to be.”
— Emily Rutledge, Copy ChiefStory continues below advertisement
“Go to Plaza 900 for the Thanksgiving meal and don’t be late. Seriously, best meal of my life and you will want to snag a table with your friends for a big feast before the break.”
— Charlotte Raley, Marketing & Strategy Director
“Give yourself one day completely for yourself; free of assignments, work or other stressors. It’ll save your mental health.”
— Ever Cole, Fun & Games Editor
“Prioritize yourself. With all of the stresses, hardships and busy schedules that come with college life, don’t forget to take a second and reflect upon yourself to ensure you’re in a positive space.”
— Brandon Haynes, Sports Editor
“There are a lot of good coffee shops around Columbia and a lot of them have really interesting specials. Find a specialty drink that you love and only order it when you need to pick me up.”
— Alex Cox, Data Chief
“Even if you have a caffeine addiction, don’t spend all of your dining hall money at Starbucks! You’ll thank me later.”
— Abby Ramirez, Opinion Editor and DEI Chair
“So much about college life is fleeting and foundational, so set your fears aside and take a leap of faith! That Welcome Week activity you want to do but all your friends went home? Do it anyway — you won’t regret it!”
— Jacob Richey, Head Copy Chief
“Don’t be scared that you won’t make friends because it’s impossible not to. Be open and put yourself out there because everyone is just as nervous as you!”
— Carrington Peavy, Website and Visuals Director and DEI Chair
“Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather at Mizzou. Then two hours later, enjoy the winter!”
— Egan Ward, MOVE Editor
“You need to try Lee Street Deli at least once while you’re at Mizzou.”
— Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval, Website and Visuals Director
“Never sign up for a class that starts before 10 a.m. After the first few weeks you will never go!”
— Julia Williams, Copy Chief
“Go out of your comfort zone and take classes that interest you, even if they seem challenging. College is what you make of it, and chances are, some of those opportunities that scare or intimidate you are worth taking.”
— Grace Burwell, Multimedia Editor
