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Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year

Think of these things before you begin your freshman year.

Cameron Marr

Oct 17, 2019

East Carolina University

Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year

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Coming to college will be an adventure - a great one at that. There are a few things though that I wish I had known before my freshman year. Consider these before you go into what could be one of the best years of your life.

You will develop crappy eating habits if you aren't careful

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Your parents aren't there so they can't tell you what to eat and what not to eat. You have freedom. You have a lot of readily available fast food options, which can make the decision a hard one. Try to pick the healthier options when eating on campus.

Money goes really quickly

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You start off with all this money that you saved up over the summer. Then your friends want to go out to eat or go to the mall until one day you realize you don't have enough money to even go downtown. Try to budget and if you have the time and dedication, get a job and try to keep spending to a minimum.

Sleeping at-least 8 hours a night is a good thing

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Sometimes it's necessary to stay up all night and study for a big exam but most of the time it doesn't help you at all. Feeling tired will not help you stay awake during your classes at 8 AM the next day. Research finds that it's better to study then sleep because you will retain more information. Keep a planner and strategize how you will get everything done.

You will lose friends

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When you enter college you will be in different times of life than your friends and you will go down different paths. You realize who your real friends are and who you actually want to invest your time in. That could mean you stay in touch with none of your old friends and that's okay - you can make new ones. Let go of the negative relationships.

Your school will be your second home

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Living at school is like a long vacation. When you go back home you just feel so nice, people have missed you and want to spend time with you. You grow up and change and you start to see how your university has turned into your new home, and you may even miss being there.

Learning to be Independent

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You have to learn to be independent to be successful. College is a great way to gain independence. You make the rules. This is harder than it sounds and you realize you have to wake yourself up, cook all your own meals, and do your own laundry. It's all up to you and forces you to come out of your comfort zone.

Don't be afraid of change

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Change happens all the time. If you have doubts, change the situation. Chances are you will change your major at least once. It's okay to change your mind about anything and everything. Do what you think is best for you and if you don't know, just give it time. Things may change on their own.

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year

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Learning to be Independent

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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

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

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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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5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

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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.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

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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