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College Birthdays Are Weird... Here Are 5 Reasons Why

Wait, it's my birthday this week? I'll have to find time to fit that in the schedule.

Emma Morris

Oct 24, 2018

University of Virginia

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College Birthdays Are Weird... Here Are 5 Reasons Why

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When my mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said to drop out of school. The first semester of the first year of college is a tough one for anyone who doesn't like change/adjusting to new situations. In all honesty, all I want for my birthday is to go home. Either that or a redo on my first calculus exam.

1. You forget about it

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In college, time moves quickly (but also slowly) and you forget what day it is. Your birthday is one of those days.

2. Nobody knows it's your birthday

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At home, everyone knows it's your birthday and reminds you of it. In college, nobody knows, so you forget yourself sometimes.

3. You don't get to see your family

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Your family was some of those people that would remind you about your birthday, and get you excited for it. In college, most people don't even get to see their parents on their birthday.

4. You don't even really want any presents because you're too busy to think about it

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Except money. Money is always good.

5. You go out every weekend, so going out on your birthday is expected anyways

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Mine is on Saturday, so it will be no different than any other college weekend out.

Happy birthday to all the college Libras!

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College Birthdays Are Weird... Here Are 5 Reasons Why

Wait, it's my birthday this week? I'll have to find time to fit that in the schedule.

1. You forget about it

2. Nobody knows it's your birthday

3. You don't get to see your family

4. You don't even really want any presents because you're too busy to think about it

5. You go out every weekend, so going out on your birthday is expected anyways

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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.

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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1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

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11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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