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The 6 Types Of People You'll Meet Your Freshman Year Of College

As you head into your first year at college, prepare to meet people you'll want to stay friends with and those you're going to want to avoid.

Ania Soltys-Gilbert

Aug 13, 2018

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Move in day at college is kind of the weirdest thing ever. Everyone that is moving in is definitely old enough to do it on their own. I mean we are all in college now. However, we all still have our parents by our side the entire day for "sentimental" reasoning. Logistically speaking, we don't actually need our parents to hike across the state, or country, to get us settled into our dorms, because honestly, how much stuff can you actually fit into those things?

After moving in and saying our mushy gushy goodbye's to our parents that we'll probably talk to in an hour or so, the next step is roommates and hall mates, and then, on the first day of classes, classmates. You'll soon start to actually feel like home on your new campus and make friends and build a little home out of your college town.

There's a handful of people you'll meet during your freshman year at college that I think can be summed up by the following. My only tip is to try not to be the one that uses people only for their microwave.

1. The person you sit next to in class on the first day that ends up being a life line.

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Soon you'll start your first day of classes and hopefully will find a friendly face to sit next to at the beginning. Eventually, if you're smart, you'll get their contact information so in times of need when cramming for a test or when enduring "food poisoning" the morning after your best friend's birthday, you'll still survive the course with a C or better.

2. The person that leaves your building every day the same time you do for class.

There is nothing more awkward than running into the exact same person every day and not knowing if you should approach the situation socially or just act like you don't know their Monday and Wednesday classes by heart, being that you see them every time you head out for class.

3. Your best friends roommate that gets an update on your life every time you go over.

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The next best thing to a best friend? Your best friends' roommate. That dynamic is great because, unlike your best friend, they aren't bombarded by your day to day drama, so by the time you get to see them again, you get the chance to load them up on information that they probably don't care about but are kind enough to pretend like so.

4. The person downstairs that has to let you in your room every time you lock yourself out.

I wish I could say I was someone that was so organized that they knew exactly where my wallet, phone, and keys were at all times, but that just isn't the case. Soon you'll see how easy it is to forget your key fab and feel the despair of having to walk into the key office once again.

5. That one person on your floor that has the most reliable printer.

I know that my life would've probably been a lot easier if I left for class just a couple minutes earlier to stop at the library and print as opposed to knocking on my roommate's door every time I needed to print something, but that wouldn't of been as fun. Take notes and don't depend on others for printing off anything you need for class, heating up your food, or helping you reorganize your whole room at 3 a.m.

6. That guy that stinks up your whole floor.

Yes, he is doing that in his dorm room. No, he does not care that the whole floor knows what he's doing.

7. The girl that can never get to her room after a night out without waking up the whole floor.

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Being quiet is not my specialty, so I'm not really one to speak here. But, if you aren't that girl, you'll meet one soon enough.

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The 6 Types Of People You'll Meet Your Freshman Year Of College

As you head into your first year at college, prepare to meet people you'll want to stay friends with and those you're going to want to avoid.

1. The person you sit next to in class on the first day that ends up being a life line.

2. The person that leaves your building every day the same time you do for class.

3. Your best friends roommate that gets an update on your life every time you go over.

4. The person downstairs that has to let you in your room every time you lock yourself out.

5. That one person on your floor that has the most reliable printer.

6. That guy that stinks up your whole floor.

7. The girl that can never get to her room after a night out without waking up the whole floor.

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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

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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

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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

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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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.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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