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8 Things I Learned Freshman Year

Sydney Pickering
Mar 26, 2015
Ball State University
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8 Things I Learned Freshman Year

As this year is winding up, I cannot help but look back and think about how I survived my first year in college.

1. Dorm life sucks.

I'm not really sure why anyone enjoys living in a room the size of a shoebox. I have been in dressing rooms bigger than my dorm. The lack of privacy is one thing but the fact that I have to walk all the way down the hall to pee really gets me. That 3 a.m. run down the hall with my eyes half open while trying to not have an accident has gotten old.

2. Only freshmen wear high school stuff.

Tell your favorite high school sweatshirt goodbye when you come to college because thats a dead giveaway that your new here. Also make sure to ditch the lanyard and matching wallet you treasured all throughout high school.

3. The gym is not for everyone.

I promised myself I would go every week once I got to college. I am pretty sure that only applied to my first week of being here. Shout out to the perfectly fit individuals without a drop of sweat on their foreheads that intimidated me into never coming back.

4. You do not have to go out every weekend.

First semester won. I've had better ideas than, "I'm going to go out Thursday even though I have an 8 a.m. tomorrow!" Just because people are going out Thursday, Friday, and Saturday it is not a challenge for you to do so, as well. I thought is was and first semester killed me.

5. Nobody looks nice for class.

Just because high school you looked like you just stepped out of a Free People magazine does not mean you need to look nice for class in college. Sweats and sneakers are your new friend and jeans are the enemy.

6. Don't go to the health center.

If you are sick then go home! You will walk in the health center with one thing and leave with another. That place is full of germs.

7. Naps are the highlight of my day.

I cannot get through my day without a nap, or two. An everyday conversation with my boyfriend is, "Did you nap today?" "I didn't." "Well you need one."

8. Wear shower shoes.

Do not be the one werido that doesn't wear shoes when you shower. It is just gross.

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