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20 Things I Wish I Would Have Known My Freshman Year

I thought I would never get the hang of this college thing.

mm12341@georgiasouthern.edu

Sep 12, 2017

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20 Things I Wish I Would Have Known My Freshman Year

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Freshman year. Man oh man was this one of the worst and best years of my life. I think they should have a guide to help you survive it because that would have definitely come in handy at times. Mistakes will obviously be made, many times, and that is okay. If it makes you feel any better, no one knows what in the world they are supposed to do with all that freedom at 18 years old. It is the best thing because you get a rush and you get to really do whatever you want, whenever you want. It is also the worst because too much freedom will get you in a little bit of trouble.

1. Skip the library sometimes and get those college experiences.

2. Maybe not skip the library as much as I did. (Oops)

3. Join some on campus clubs.

4. Do not be lazy with your study habits.

5. Try to make it to at least one football game of the season.

6. SLEEP as much as you can.

7. Go to the gym & don't let the freshman 15 get you.

8. Do not let a boy control your life, focus on your friends.

9. Go to those frat parties, but do not be that girl crying in the street holding her shoes.

10. Do not procrastinate, get those fitness passports done.

11. All-nighters are never the answer.

12. But bring a blanket and slippers to the library if you decide to pull one.

13. Makeup and cute outfits are not for class, you're supposed to look like you just rolled out of bed.

14. Get to know your dorm neighbors, one of them might turn out to be the love of your life!

15. Unplug from the world for a little, turn that phone off for a couple hours.

16. Remember your religious and moral values.

17. Do your laundry at least once a week, PLEASE.

18. Stop caring about what other people think.

19. Start caring about what makes you happy.

20. HAVE FUN!

I wish I could go back to my freshman year and use the things I know now. Don't take life so seriously, have fun.

You live and you learn.

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I thought I would never get the hang of this college thing.

1. Skip the library sometimes and get those college experiences.

2. Maybe not skip the library as much as I did. (Oops)

3. Join some on campus clubs.

4. Do not be lazy with your study habits.

5. Try to make it to at least one football game of the season.

6. SLEEP as much as you can.

7. Go to the gym & don't let the freshman 15 get you.

8. Do not let a boy control your life, focus on your friends.

9. Go to those frat parties, but do not be that girl crying in the street holding her shoes.

10. Do not procrastinate, get those fitness passports done.

11. All-nighters are never the answer.

12. But bring a blanket and slippers to the library if you decide to pull one.

13. Makeup and cute outfits are not for class, you're supposed to look like you just rolled out of bed.

14. Get to know your dorm neighbors, one of them might turn out to be the love of your life!

15. Unplug from the world for a little, turn that phone off for a couple hours.

16. Remember your religious and moral values.

17. Do your laundry at least once a week, PLEASE.

18. Stop caring about what other people think.

19. Start caring about what makes you happy.

20. HAVE FUN!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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.

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