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10 Things I Wish I Could Go Back And Tell My Freshman Self

Freshman 15 is a thing, and you should be very afraid.

Paige Andersen
Oct 02, 2017
University of Maine
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10 Things I Wish I Could Go Back And Tell My Freshman Self
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Freshman year was one of the toughest years for me. Looking back now I laugh at a lot of the bullshit I went through, and how much of a shit show my life used to be like. If I could go back and change anything, I don't think I would because it made me who I am today. But if I had to go back and tell my freshman year self anything, it would be these ten things. Freshman year can suck, but good news is that one day it'll be over.

1. Be the bigger person and stop being petty


You haven't talked to your best friend from home in months and you miss her every day. Just fucking text her already.

2. Don't give that stupid boy all of your heart

When he leaves you for another girl, you're the only one who can put your heart back together again. Think of it like sharing a pizza, always give yourself more slices.

3. Study, study, study

Just because you got good grades in high school without studying, doesn't mean it's gonna swing in college. Welcome to reality.

4. The best people pop into your life when you least expect it and most need it

Still so thankful to this day that I went greek.

5. Freshman 15 is a thing, and you should be very afraid

Or in my case freshman 30.

6. You're not going to stay friends with everyone from high school

TBH, don't really miss most of y'all, sorry.

7. You're not going to stay friends with your best friend from freshman year

People change, and trust me, so will you.

8. Mom was right

Literally about everything.

9. Do not take back that stupid boy after he cheated on you

I repeat DO NOT. God, sometimes I wish I could go back and slap you.

10. It's OK to make mistakes

I went through a lot of bullshit freshman year, but I don't regret it for a second. It made me who I am today, and for that I'm thankful.

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