1. The CDC asked
recent Macalester grads
for their advice
for rising seniors.
Here’s what they said.

2. “TREAT EVERY
WEEK LIKE IT’S
SHARK
WEEK.”

3. “1) Study abroad.
2) Just go ahead & apply
to things.
3) Go to the cheese shop.”

4. “Do not
procrastinate
on capstones.”

5. “Talk to your professors
outside of class.”

6. “Get a life off-campus.
It is equally important
to balance the real
world with the
Macalester bubble.”

7. “YOLO.”

8. “Don’t even try !
to do homework !
on Sundays. !
Go somewhere new
and do something
wild.”!

9. “Remember
to sleep.”

10. “Surround yourself
with people
who will pull
you forward.”

11. “Talk to
strangers;
it’s networking
practice, social
circle building
and fun.”

12. “Puttimeintothepreparation
becausethatisthedifference
betweensuccessandfailure.”

13. “Watch out
for trolls.”

14. “College is not only
about your gpa,
but about the skills
you build and the
experiences you have.”

15. “Have a plan,
but do not stick
to it so strongly
that you miss
opportunities
life will put in
your path.”

16. “Treat yo self.”