20 Honest College Thoughts For Incoming Transfers

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20 Honest College Thoughts For Incoming Transfers

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Transfers get a weird rep at universities. Unlike Freshmen, transfers already have a feel of what college is and most transfers already know what their major is and what their plans are after college. But of course, transfers still need the help and support they need.

1. You're going to have major FOMO no matter what.

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Everybody seems to have their own friend groups. People may have found a club or Org. they really love. And there may be underclassmen in higher org. positions than you. IT'S OK!

2. There's a lot of pressure to maximize your college experience.

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3. Dorming is fine. Commuting is fine. Getting an apartment is fine.

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4. Hit the ground running.

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5. It's ok to wear your school spirit.

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6. GO to football games. GO to club events. MAKE friends! HAVE FUN.

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7. Take pride in being a transfer.

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8. You may get imposter's syndrome.

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9. You'll probably have to ask an underclassman for directions.

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10. Soak in every minute of University life, you only have 2 years of it.

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11. Don't ever regret transferring.

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12. You will meet other transfers!

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13. Don't be afraid to run for Org. positions.

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14. Do your research on your minor before your first week of school.

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15. Don't be afraid to start something new at your University.

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Start a club. Start a non-profit. It's never too late

16. Acknowledge that you have less wiggle room than most students.

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17. Your CC GPA and your University GPA may be different and THAT IS OK.

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18. You may even find that the difference between your CC and your University ain't all that much.

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19. You did not take the "easier" route.

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20. Never stop advocating for Transfers and dispel the myths that you hear!

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20 Honest College Thoughts For Incoming Transfers

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1. You're going to have major FOMO no matter what.

2. There's a lot of pressure to maximize your college experience.

3. Dorming is fine. Commuting is fine. Getting an apartment is fine.

4. Hit the ground running.

5. It's ok to wear your school spirit.

6. GO to football games. GO to club events. MAKE friends! HAVE FUN.

7. Take pride in being a transfer.

8. You may get imposter's syndrome.

9. You'll probably have to ask an underclassman for directions.

10. Soak in every minute of University life, you only have 2 years of it.

11. Don't ever regret transferring.

12. You will meet other transfers!

13. Don't be afraid to run for Org. positions.

14. Do your research on your minor before your first week of school.

15. Don't be afraid to start something new at your University.

16. Acknowledge that you have less wiggle room than most students.

17. Your CC GPA and your University GPA may be different and THAT IS OK.

18. You may even find that the difference between your CC and your University ain't all that much.

19. You did not take the "easier" route.

20. Never stop advocating for Transfers and dispel the myths that you hear!

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Countries have their own creative twists!

1. Italy: Gelato

2. Turkey: Dondurma

3. Japan: Mochi

4. Israel: Halva

5. Iran: Faloodeh

6. Germany: Spaghettieis

7. Mexico: Paletas

8. India: Kulfi

9. Thailand: I Tim Pad

10. China: Fried Ice Cream

11. Greece: Pagoto

12. Philippines: Sorbetes

13. Malaysia: Ais Kacang

14. South Korea: J-Cone

15. United States: Everything

Happy Moments to Brighten Your Day!

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1. They are beautiful!!

2. They are extremely gentle.

3. Goldens are very easy to train.

4. They love to cuddle!

5. Goldens are America's favorite family pet.

6. They love the water!

7. They are obviously very photogenic.

8. Goldens are super playful.

9. There is no argument that they are the CUTEST puppies.

10. Golden are extremely loyal.

11. A Golden Retriever will always love you more than you love them!

Here are the gifts I would like to ask my boyfriend for to make this season unforgettable.

1. Bath And Body Works

2. An engagement ring

3. A promise ring

4. Any sort of ring

5. Lingerie

6. Any kind of exercise gear

7. ...or any kind of clothing at all

8. Chocolate

9. Anything that can't be exchanged for store credit

10. A gift card

11. Something handmade

12. Gloves

13. Fake earrings

14. A picture

15. A watch

16. Anything you also bought your ex

17. Tiffany

18. A book

19. Anything sports related

20. Socks

21. Donations to charity

22. Stuffed animals

23. Nothing

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