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30 Things Every College Freshman Should Hear

I know it can be kinda scary and nerve-wracking when you start going into college. It's a whole new chapter in the story that is your life with new places, people, situations, and challenges. Sometimes you just ask the universe to give you some sort of list to help guide you through your freshman year. Well, I have answered your prayers! Get ready for some wisdom that is going to be thrown at you!

1. Please, always go to class. Don't skip.

2. Do your homework. Turn in your assignments. Just do it.

3. Make sure to study, study, study.

4. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

5. Keep in contact with your friends and family back home.

6. Make as healthy choices as possible.

7. At all costs, avoid the drama.

8. Try an extracurricular and get involved.

9. Try to be as approachable as possible.

10. Be open to all of the new, unique people you will be meeting.

11. Keep your end goal in mind. You came for a degree, don't forget that.

12. Set personal goals for yourself, to help keep you on track.

13. Be aware of deadlines... they can creep up on you.

14. Get to know your professors, they'll appreciate the effort.

15. Take advantage of anything labeled as free.

16. Make some close friends. They'll help keep you sane.

17. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to new people.

18. Make sure to always get enough sleep... it's so important.

19. It's OK to get stressed, we all do. Just be sure to know what will help you destress.

20. It's awesome if you do, but you don't have to have everything figured out right now. You're young, and you have the right to change your mind.

21. Stay true to who you are, don't let anyone change you.

22. Create a schedule so that you don't forget about any class, club, meeting, or appointment.

23. Bring something that reminds you of home, it can help with being homesick.

24. Know your limits.

25. Be open to trying new things.

26. Keep your head up. Life is beautiful and you're in some of the most fun years of your life.

27. Save money wherever you can. We all know how high that tuition bill can be.

28. Don't be that guy that wears pajamas to class everyday. Just don't do it.

29. Caffeine will become your new best friend, whether it's coffee, soda, tea, or (healthy) energy drinks.

30. Don't forget to have fun. Just make sure to balance fun time with study time.

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A Checklist For Your Freshman Year

1. Please, always go to class. Don't skip.

2. Do your homework. Turn in your assignments. Just do it.

3. Make sure to study, study, study.

4. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

5. Keep in contact with your friends and family back home.

6. Make as healthy choices as possible.

7. At all costs, avoid the drama.

8. Try an extracurricular and get involved.

9. Try to be as approachable as possible.

10. Be open to all of the new, unique people you will be meeting.

11. Keep your end goal in mind. You came for a degree, don't forget that.

12. Set personal goals for yourself, to help keep you on track.

13. Be aware of deadlines... they can creep up on you.

14. Get to know your professors, they'll appreciate the effort.

15. Take advantage of anything labeled as free.

16. Make some close friends. They'll help keep you sane.

17. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to new people.

18. Make sure to always get enough sleep... it's so important.

19. It's OK to get stressed, we all do. Just be sure to know what will help you destress.

20. It's awesome if you do, but you don't have to have everything figured out right now. You're young, and you have the right to change your mind.

21. Stay true to who you are, don't let anyone change you.

22. Create a schedule so that you don't forget about any class, club, meeting, or appointment.

23. Bring something that reminds you of home, it can help with being homesick.

24. Know your limits.

25. Be open to trying new things.

26. Keep your head up. Life is beautiful and you're in some of the most fun years of your life.

27. Save money wherever you can. We all know how high that tuition bill can be.

28. Don't be that guy that wears pajamas to class everyday. Just don't do it.

29. Caffeine will become your new best friend, whether it's coffee, soda, tea, or (healthy) energy drinks.

30. Don't forget to have fun. Just make sure to balance fun time with study time.

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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

Obviously the best superpower.

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.

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