Hey Lauren,
You're a blink away from leaving home. When you come to Rhodes, be prepared for a whole new world. Remember when Saturdays were devoted to movies, shopping and coffee with friends at the mall? Well, erase any thought of homework-free weekends and coffee-house high school gossip. Instead, the caffeine will be replaced by vodka. The high school trauma will be replaced by Rhodent spirit, exam dilemmas and res food.
Life is here is different and you are going to be pressured to fit in with the social norms that has paved Rhodes' very reputation. You might meet a handsome second year guy. He might look mature. He might smell mature. But he isn't. If he offers to buy you a drink – accept if thirsty, but watch him pour. He might, while you are innocently excusing yourself for the bathroom, slip something into your drink. It will taste the same, but after a few minutes you will lose all your know-how and control. He might take advantage of your naivety. You might find yourself being carried by him to his res. Or you might not even remember anything after the first gulp. This date-rape topic was washed down every first year in the beginning of my O-Week. We were advised to never trust a prince charming who doesn't want you to look at him ordering you a so-and-so shot. Boys, especially those driven by fresh first years with no sense of the Rhodes lifestyle, will remain boys and will want only one thing. Now, it might seem like I'm bringing the male race down, but I'm just protecting you. Be aware of all beer-givers. Make sure that there is a friend nearby who will rush you back to res or to the hospital as soon as your inhibitions go out The Rat's door. Whatever you do, be yourself. I know that you can rise above the dangers and find fun in your first year.
With an over-protected attitude on your future and a wish for all your new experiences.
You...a year later.
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wow, interesting letter as i myself an relate very well to this letter. i also used to have crazy thoughts about how unversity life is going to be nothing but partying non-stop, just like i did in high school but nobody mentioned anything about work, work, and more work. nobody really understands the importance of education as everyone is more focused on their social life more than their academics. all i can say is be careful when going out and stuff but please dont forget the main reason why you're here and do not skip lectures at all.
love Zie
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