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11 Things To ACTUALLY Get You Excited For School

No one is ever fully excited to go back to school but finding a few things to look forward to helps.

Katy Morell

Aug 10, 2019

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11 Things To ACTUALLY Get You Excited For School

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School is hard, classes suck, it causes anxiety for most. Why would you be excited for it to start again after a nice long summer? Finding things that you do love about going back to school helps. Whether it be getting new binders or just being one step closer to graduation, once you find that thing hold onto it.

1. Getting new school supplies.

Before every semester I go to the dollar store or Target/Walmart and pick up some cute new school supplies. Sometimes it's colorful pens or a new binder, having new stuff makes me excited to use it. I have found almost 30 unused highlighters in my house so maybe don't go too crazy.

2. Having an enjoyable class.

We all know most classes are annoying and difficult. However, if you have one class just pick something from it that you're excited to learn. For me, in my really hard classes, I'll pick a section that looks fun to explain. I just get excited to explain something really difficult for my friends and family.

3. Vacations.

Every semester has some sort of break in it. Fall semester has Labor Day so make a plan for it. Maybe go to the beach or just a have a pizza night with friends. Making plans gives you something to look forward to.

4. Seeing old friends.

If you're already taking classes in your major you'll probably know a lot of people. Now's the chance to see old friends and catch up. You don't have to be super close but at least you'll have someone to sit next to!

5. Parties.

Partying every night will destroy your college life but fall semester has the best parties. Going out every now and then breaks up the monotony of daily life. Give yourself a break every now and then so you don't fall into a rut.

6. Study buddies.

The best way to make studying seem like less of a chore is by doing it with others. Find a group of people that can make jokes and laugh while still learning the material. Once you find a good group you'll be excited to go and study.

7. Meeting new people.

If you're a freshman or sophomore you'll meet new people every semester. You'll make countless friends if you want to. Start creating group chats or go to events. School goes by a lot quicker with other people around.

8. Actually going back to school.

A lot of students spend summer at home or abroad so it's nice to go back to the normal routine. Missing your dorm or apartment is totally normal. You may even miss the messy roommate who left dishes out all summer. Getting back to school and your dorm may make you excited to be home.

9. School events.

Every college has some sort of events going on, usually every week. At FGCU, we have welcome weeks, homecoming weeks, events on the lawn. Sororities and Frats have fundraising events that are going on and all the clubs have things they're giving away. Knowing about these events and going to them can make you less bummed about being in class.

10. Halloween (or other holidays).

Fall semester, in particular, has Halloween right in the middle. Having a scary movie marathon or going to a pumpkin patch makes October go by quickly. Following Halloween is Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hanukkah so just remember you have plenty of breaks.

11. You're closer to graduation.

You're one semester closer to being done! You'll start your job or go to more school. So keep your head up as you get ready to move on.

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11 Things To ACTUALLY Get You Excited For School

No one is ever fully excited to go back to school but finding a few things to look forward to helps.

1. Getting new school supplies.

2. Having an enjoyable class.

3. Vacations.

4. Seeing old friends.

5. Parties.

6. Study buddies.

7. Meeting new people.

8. Actually going back to school.

9. School events.

10. Halloween (or other holidays).

11. You're closer to graduation.

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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

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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