The transition from high school to college is an exciting, unnerving experience. Incoming freshmen can relate to the cliche analogy, “Small fish in a big pond.” As a post-transfer student, I can also relate. I previously attended Western Illinois...

Being a freshman or transfer student can prevent various obstacles to those coming in. You may not be familiar with dealing with other students in a dorm-type setting which can present various pitfalls. The Northern Star would like to present soem things...