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Freshmen Quotes

First-year firsts and breakthroughs

This collection of College and freshmen quotes covers the milestones of a first year, like landing a real part in the school play despite the odds.

Ask Jeeves! Who ever used that thing? College freshmen to find out who Goethe was - that's it.

Quotes by Walter Kirn

I came out of the private sector, a life that I enjoyed. I sleep in a bed every night with a woman I went to first grade with. I wasn't running for a job. I was running - and I...

Quotes by Steve Southerland

A lot of freshmen will come in and say they can do what Carmelo did, but not everybody is Carmelo Anthony. He was a special player. Syracuse was a great fit for him.

Quotes by Luol Deng

I was a freshman and auditioned for the school play. Freshmen usually never got cast. I was the first freshman to be actually given a legitimate part and it was that feeling of 'Wow! I broke the system!'

Quotes by Katie Cassidy

Advice Quotes

Although professors regard improving critical thinking as the most important goal of college, tests reveal that seniors who began their studies with average critical thinking skills have progressed only from the 50th percentile of entering freshmen to about the 69th...

Quotes by Derek Bok

Recently my publicist asked me for a college photo, and I realize how chubby I looked. I know this sounds totally shallow, but my advice is don't fall prey to the freshmen fifteen!

Quotes by Cecily von Ziegesar

We've recorded over our voices once and double the harmonies, make them thick. The Four Freshmen do that.

Quotes by Bruce Johnston

Frequently Asked Questions

What experiences do these freshmen quotes describe?
They cover first-year milestones, like landing a real part in the school play as an underclassman or adjusting to life on a college team.
Is there a quote about breaking a school tradition?
Yes, one recalls being the first freshman actually given a legitimate part in the school play, breaking an unwritten rule against casting freshmen.
Do any quotes mention college basketball specifically?
Yes, one notes that freshmen often compare themselves to standout players like Carmelo Anthony, even though few can match that level.
Are these quotes only about school, or do they cover other topics too?
Mostly school and sports, though the collection also touches on freshman-year confidence more broadly, both academic and athletic.
Where can I find more advice-style quotes for students?
Visit the Advice quotes page for more guidance aimed at people navigating new stages of life.

Others reflect on college sports, reminding Advice-seeking freshmen that following in a star player's footsteps takes more than good intentions.