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8 Things You Absolutely Have To Do Before You Graduate College

You have to do these eight things before you graduate!

Avery Bracken

Jul 10, 2018

Louisiana State University

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Avery Bracken

College is the best time to try new things. Coming into your new school, it can be very overwhelming and you might not know where to start. Following my first year of college, I've realized that there are a million things to do in college, so I've compiled a list of eight new things you definitely need to do before you walk across that stage!

1. Make new friends

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College is the perfect time to meet people from all over. Take advantage of this opportunity! People are constantly coming in from out of state or they just do not know anyone at their new school. So branch out, start a conversation, and make some new friends.

2. Get involved on campus

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Find a program or organization that has a purpose. Whether that purpose is bettering the campus, the surrounding community, or a different cause, it will benefit you in numerous ways. You're going to need service hours, and it's a great way to meet people while you're doing some good.

3. Do something different every summer

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Summers are the perfect time to travel for college students. You have the option to study abroad or get an internship, and you get to travel the world. So go explore! Go see the world!

4. Go to away football games

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This would be another great opportunity to travel. Buy cheap tickets and go check out other campuses!

5. Try a new sport or exercise class

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There is a small number of people who genuinely enjoy working out. Trying new sports or classes will help spice things up and make exercising more fun!

6. Take a class you've always been interested in

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If you're actually interested in a class, chances are you will do pretty well. You might even end up picking a new career path, but you never know until you try!

7. Binge watch your favorite show with some friends

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I have learned that you get so much closer with people when you get attached to a show together. So get a group of friends together and turn on Netflix!

8. Take advantage of free events

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There are so many opportunities to get free stuff all over campus. It could be a club meeting, a sports event, or pretty much anything. I have gotten free T-shirts, free food, and almost anything else you can think of just from looking around!

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8 Things You Absolutely Have To Do Before You Graduate College

You have to do these eight things before you graduate!

1. Make new friends

2. Get involved on campus

3. Do something different every summer

4. Go to away football games

5. Try a new sport or exercise class

6. Take a class you've always been interested in

7. Binge watch your favorite show with some friends

8. Take advantage of free events

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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

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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

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You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

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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

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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.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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