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18 Lessons I Learned My Freshman Year Of College

From me to you.

Sydney Hood

May 06, 2019

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18 Lessons I Learned My Freshman Year Of College

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I cannot believe I only have two weeks left of freshman year. This year went by so fast, and I am honestly a little sad to see it go. I have grown so much as an individual in the one year I have been in college. I remember prior to me coming to college looking all over the internet for advice on how to "survive college". I am no expert when it comes to giving advice about college, but I can say that I have learned so much both inside and outside of the classroom this year. Here is a short list of what all I have learned my first year of college:

1. Call your family.

Your family is your number one support system. They miss you more than you think. Call and talk to them.

2. Get involved.

There are so many organizations and clubs on campus, get out and see what they have to offer for you.

3. Go to the gym.

The gym is free at the Ramsey Student Center, so you should take advantage of it.

4. Go to class.

This should be a given. You are at college to get an education. I know it is hard some mornings to get up, but you will feel so much better by going to class.

5. Shower caddy and shower shoes are your best friends.

Especially if you are living in the dorm with the community bathrooms.

6. Do not bring your entire closet.

It is not necessary to pack your entire closet from our house. The closets in your dorm are the size of a shoe box.

7. Keep up with your laundry.

Sunday is laundry day for everybody. Make sure to wash your clothes any other day of the week.

8. Learn time management.

Time management is a big lesson I had to learn my first year. You will love yourself so much once you learn it.

9. Learn responsibility.

You no longer have your parents here making sure you are doing what you are supposed to do. Buy an agenda, calendar, or whatever it is you need to keep you organized.

10. Get outside of your comfort zone.

Trust me, this is the greatest thing you could do for yourself. Go out of your way to meet new people or join a new club.

11. Save your money.

Make a budget. You do not want to get to the point of your bank account looking like your GPA.

12 Don't be afraid to explore.

You are at a new place, in a new town, and for some people, a new state. Get out and discover new surroundings!

13. It is OK to eat by yourself.

No one is here to judge. We all need a little "me time".

14. Don't sweat the grades.

I am not saying do not worry about your grades, but it is not the end of the world if you do not get the grade you were expecting on a test or paper. Move on and work harder to redeem yourself!

15. Find a balance.

I know this is hard, but it is possible. You just have to search deep for that balance between school work, social life, getting a work out in, going to work, or whatever it is you are needing to balance.

16. Don't be afraid to change your major.

I have changed my major five times this year. I came to college with a "plan", and I am not longer sticking to that plan. College is all about finding who you are, and if you have to change your major several times to figure out who you are, that is fine.

17. Keep your head up.

During your first year of college, you will stumble across many trials and tribulations. That is normal. You are not alone, stay positive.

18. Have fun!

I feel that this is the most important lesson of all. There are so many opportunities and chances, take advantage of it! Yes, college is stressful at times, but it is also fun. Make the most of it, and make a lot of memories while you can!

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From me to you.

1. Call your family.

2. Get involved.

3. Go to the gym.

4. Go to class.

5. Shower caddy and shower shoes are your best friends.

6. Do not bring your entire closet.

7. Keep up with your laundry.

8. Learn time management.

9. Learn responsibility.

10. Get outside of your comfort zone.

11. Save your money.

12 Don't be afraid to explore.

13. It is OK to eat by yourself.

14. Don't sweat the grades.

15. Find a balance.

16. Don't be afraid to change your major.

17. Keep your head up.

18. Have fun!

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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

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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.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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