30 Thoughts I've Had Moving In As A Second Year
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30 Thoughts I've Had Moving In As A Second Year

"I'm a firs-I mean second year."

Emily Hooker
Aug 23, 2016
University of Virginia
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30 Thoughts I've Had Moving In As A Second Year

Move-in weekend has come and gone in Hooville, and classes are finally starting. While all of the first years are completely lost, second years are doing a pretty good job at pretending that we have everything figured out. Here's some thoughts that I've had moving in as a Second Year.

1. The first years look so confused...

2. Wait, I have to cook now?

3. At least I can lose the Freshman 15.

4. "I'm a firs-I mean second year."

5. Thank goodness I don't have to go to all of those first year meetings again.

6. Is this apartment really all mine?

7. So, I'm not sharing this bathroom with ten other people?

8. Maybe I should go grocery shopping...

9. I'm so glad I finally have some space to myself.

10. But I do miss my suitemates...

11. We should have a suite reunion!

12. I feel like I should have my life together since I'm not a first year.

13. At least I know where everything is.

14. I still can't believe that I can have a car.

15. Is it weird to pack your lunch for school?

16. I have a feeling the bus system will be my best friend this year.

17. Oh my gosh this bathroom is huge!

18. Wait, I have to actually clean the bathroom.

19. I want to see everyone else's apartments!

20. There better not be any random fire alarms in the middle of the night in this apartment. (shoutout to CDF)

21. I have so many boxes to unpack, I don't even know where to start.

22. I'm really going to miss walking to Runk for an omelet.

23. First thing on my to do list: go see the Rotunda.

24. I wonder how far the walk is from here to the Corner...

25. Is this what being an adult feels like?

26. I'm going to Crossroads at 2AM just for old time's sake.

27. Okay, what should I eat for dinner?

28. Now I regret complaining about O'Hill dinner.

29. By this time last year, I had played 25 ice breaker games.

30. I can't believe I'm already a second year.

Welcome back class of 2019!

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