Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Yale

  • During the winter, New Haven can get colder than one thought possible... ever!

  • No matter how much you like a class, odds are you won't go if it is before 9:30 a.m.

  • Don't pack too much. You do not need your entire ballerina figurine collection! But you will need lots of lamps (some buildings at Yale have very bad overhead lighting), a shower basket, rugs, posters, and lots of underwear (no one wants to do laundry).

  • Yale students aren't that intimidating.

  • Don't buy sheets or lamps from Yale. In the end, they are rip-offs.

  • Most importantly, you can do anything you want at Yale. If you want a class that is restricted to juniors and seniors, plead and beg if you have to, your enthusiasm will win you a spot. If you want to travel abroad but you do not have the money, just apply for all grants or ask financial aid... if you're creative enough, there is a possibility they could cave.