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First Semester of College - My Experience!

There are so many stereotypes out there when it comes to college, and NONE of them are actually true. After my first semester of college, I have learned so much about myself and what it really feels like to be an adult. I had sworn to myself that college would be EXACTLY what I had imagined it to be based on movies and books, and I was totally wrong.

To the girls who think that they found the perfect roommate, whom you met on the facebook page...

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To be COMPLETELY honest. The chances of finding your roommate on the facebook page of your school are slim to none. Over the year, you'll find yourself meeting new friends, and some you'll find more interesting than your current roommate(s). I personally found myself getting annoyed quite often; there wasn't much communication on her end and it got stressful at times. I had talked to her over the summer and we hung out occasionally, but she turned out to be a whole different person once I had started to live with her. After a crazy few days towards the end of the semester, I had packed up and found new roommates. We get along with SO well and I am so happy to have made the room change while I could. I was pretty skeptical at first about meeting my roommate over facebook, but after all the stress, I highly suggest going random. There's nothing worse than suddenly feeling uncomfortable sleeping in the room that you CHOSE to be in!

You'll never appreciate home cooked meals as much as you do until you realize you can't have them when you want them.

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Everyone loves a home cooked meal. Once you go to college, your list of options becomes small, and you find yourself going absolutely crazy. During the first 2-3 weeks you experiment with the food in the dining hall, and suddenly you'll find yourself walking to Panera for lunch, or Dunkin' for breakfast. The options given to you at college are NOTHING compared to what you get at home. Mom's homemade Mac N' Cheese turns into mixing pasta and cheese sauce, and the juicy, flavorful chicken becomes one of the driest things you'll ever eat (at least at my school it is). Learn to appreciate family dinner...you'll miss it more than you think.

Get Involved!

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Get. Involved. It may feel very tempting to hide in that small room you pay thousands of dollars for, but get out there! Getting involved on your campus is one of the number one things that everyone you meet will advise you to do. It is such a great way to make friends, meet new people, build lifelong relationships, and experience things that others may not. I got involved by joining Theta Phi Alpha, a sorority through my campus. So far I have met the most amazing girls in this entire world and I couldn't be anymore thankful for them and everything they do. Also, I was lucky enough to get the best big sister any sorority girl can dream of! Campuses offer many extra curricular activities that anyone can join as long as YOU make the effort!

Don't overpack...it isn't permanent.

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It's safe to say that I still don't take my own advice on this one, but one thing you do not need to worry about taking your entire room at home with you to college. The space you have at school is so much smaller than the space you have at home. Don't assume that you have the room to yourself and pack everything you need and don't need to bring with you. Bring the necessities. For clothes, mainly bring comfy clothes, and a couple going out shirts and jeans for when you wanna dress up or go to the city with friends. The space you are given on campus will never compare to the space you have at home, it will fit less than half of your stuff too. Save the time and effort of moving so many boxes and totes.

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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

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

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

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

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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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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