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20 Things All Grand Canyon University Incoming Freshmen Will Inevitably Say

"I'm going to Chick-Fil-A"

Allison Richmond

Jun 19, 2017

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20 Things All Grand Canyon University Incoming Freshmen Will Inevitably Say

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If you are reading this, you are probably going to GCU this fall. If you're not, you should be.

Grand Canyon University is an amazing Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona. There are so many things to study and activities to get involved in. I hope you are as excited as I was to be joining such an amazing community!

Following are some things that you incoming freshmen will inevitably find yourself saying at some point your first few weeks in lope country...

1. "I should get a longboard."

Longboards are everywhere at GCU. They are the best way of getting around campus and you should definitely invest in one!

2. "Why is there so much construction?"

The construction rarely ends here. You'll get used to the sounds of power tools at 7 AM soon enough.

3. "I’m going to Chick-fil-a."

Me too! The Chick-fil-a at GCU is very popular. You will always be headed there.

4. An 8:30 AM class isn’t that early

Ha ha ha. You are in for a rude awakening (literally). Somehow waking up for an 8:30 class in high school is a lot easier than in college. Watch out.

5. When’s the next basketball game?

GCU basketball games are so much fun! Lopes up!

6. I’m out of toilet paper

If you aren't careful, you and your roommate will run out of TP fast. Nothing's worse than being out of toilet paper when no one's home.

7. Mom, I miss you

It's ok to miss your mom. Everyone does. Call her! But don't forget to have fun with your friends too!

8. We should buy a vacuum

The floor in your dorm is going to get so much dirtier than you would ever think possible... Buy a vacuum. Please.

9. Are the upstairs neighbors bowling?

So loud. I don't know what upstairs neighbors do, but it sure is loud. All the time.

10. Speaking of bowling, let’s go!

Thunderground is awesome! It's a great place to hang out with friends on campus.

11. Why are all my Spanish classes in the Engineering building?

Yeah... The building names are rather misleading. Stick to the maps and you'll be fine!

12. I lost my GCBC punch card…

As often as you may go to GCBC, you will probably lose the punch card within a week... It's ok, though. They will always give you a new one.

13. I’ve gone to Qdoba every day this week

No shame. Qdoba is amazing and delicious and has free guac. Always a good choice.

14. What do you mean there are group projects in college?

Yeah... Unfortunately, group projects are not just for high schoolers. You will also have them. I'm sorry.

15. Is that Thunder?

Probably. Thunder not only shows up at special events, but he is known to longboard around campus visiting lucky students such as yourselves.

16. I should get a hammock

Yes. Yes, you should. Hammocking is another fun and social event here at GCU.

17. Let’s go to the pool!

There are pools all over campus! Go to one! Get a tan! Have fun!

18. Why can’t I get a job?

Although everyone tells you that there are a lot of student worker jobs available on campus, it is a lot harder to get hired than you would think. Don't feel bad. Just keep trying.

19. Free food? I’ll be there!

Free food draws a college student like a moth to a flame. When your meal plan is limited, free food is such a blessing!

20. Lopes up!

This will become your motto for life. When everything is looking down, lope up!

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20 Things All Grand Canyon University Incoming Freshmen Will Inevitably Say

"I'm going to Chick-Fil-A"

1. "I should get a longboard."

2. "Why is there so much construction?"

3. "I’m going to Chick-fil-a."

4. An 8:30 AM class isn’t that early

5. When’s the next basketball game?

6. I’m out of toilet paper

7. Mom, I miss you

8. We should buy a vacuum

9. Are the upstairs neighbors bowling?

10. Speaking of bowling, let’s go!

11. Why are all my Spanish classes in the Engineering building?

12. I lost my GCBC punch card…

13. I’ve gone to Qdoba every day this week

14. What do you mean there are group projects in college?

15. Is that Thunder?

16. I should get a hammock

17. Let’s go to the pool!

18. Why can’t I get a job?

19. Free food? I’ll be there!

20. Lopes up!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

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