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13 Things I Miss About Pre-Coronavirus College

13 little things that I miss more than I thought I would.

Caroline Forier

Mar 27, 2020

Fordham University

13 Things I Miss About Pre-Coronavirus College

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Coronavirus has left us with closed campuses, cancelled semesters, and online classes. Here are 13 things that I miss about my pre-coronavirus college life that you might miss too.

1. The Feeling Of Coming Back To Your Dorm After A Long Day Of Classes

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There is no better feeling than finishing a long day of classes and finally being able to put down your bag and flop onto your (twin extra long) bed.

2. Watching Campus Come Alive In The Spring

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Grass gets greener, flowers bloom, and students actually come outside for reasons other than walking to class.

3. Learning Inside An Actual Classroom

Online classes have proved difficult in terms of keeping track of assignments and due dates. Aside from that, I miss a learning environment where I was surrounded by other people who were also there to learn. Typing away inside my bedroom doesn't have the same effect.

4. Stopping For Coffee To Start My Day Right

This is such a small thing, but I really do miss strolling over to Fordham's Starbucks location, or the nearby Dunkin, at the beginning of my day.

5. Running Into Friends In The Hallways Or Around Campus

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I definitely took this for granted. I find myself really missing having the privilege of seeing friendly faces around as I go about my day, and I miss my college friends more than anything right now.

6. Getting To Live With My Best Friends

I seriously miss sharing an apartment with my best friends, or knowing that they were right down the hall, right upstairs, or just two blocks away. Having my support system all around me at all times is something I took for granted.

7. Being Able To Constantly Make New Friends

Being on a college campus allows you to constantly expand your social network, meet new people, and make new friends. This is something I thrive off of, as I love establishing new connections and forming friendships. College lets you do this at times when you least expect it, and that is how some of my absolute best friendships were born.

8. Making Spontaneous Memories

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I miss the freedom college brings in terms of having so many things at your disposal. As a student at Fordham, Manhattan is right around the corner, and I miss always having options and things to do.

9. Darty Season

Every school seems to call this something different, but at Fordham, darty season is the best time of the year. The sun is out, public safety stops caring what anyone does at any time anywhere, and everyone is either drunk, tan, or both at pretty much all times. Darty season at Fordham also means Spring Weekend festivities, including a concert, are right around the corner. This semester we are missing out on these in order to stay safe and keep each other healthy, but I sure do miss it like crazy.

10. Reading Drunk Texts With Friends The Next Day

One of the funniest parts of nights out at college is easily the drunk texts that get sent. This is such a minor thing, but I do miss sharing that laugh with friends the next morning.

11. Living Among All Of My Peers

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College campuses really are like their own little world, and I very much miss the feeling of knowing my friends, acquaintances, and crushes (let's be real here) are within walking distance.

12. The Library

Okay, okay. I know. You might think I'm crazy, but hear me out. The campus library is like an oasis for days when you can't concentrate and really need some peace and quiet to get your sh*t done. I have always been most productive at the library, and I miss having that option.

13. The Feeling Of Being Part Of The Campus Community

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Sure, having college courses online still lets you connect with your classmates, but it could never live up to the feeling of walking around and seeing everyone you know, or being in class with friends you made freshman year that you still get along with. Online classes are wonderful, and we should all be so grateful for our education regardless of the circumstances, but there is simply nothing better than being on campus with people you care about.

I know I speak for us all when I say I can't wait for all of this chaos to be over so we can get back to our lives on and around campus. In the meantime, though, practice social distancing, and don't go out and about unless absolutely necessary. That's the only way we can get through this faster.

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13 Things I Miss About Pre-Coronavirus College

13 little things that I miss more than I thought I would.

1. The Feeling Of Coming Back To Your Dorm After A Long Day Of Classes

2. Watching Campus Come Alive In The Spring

3. Learning Inside An Actual Classroom

4. Stopping For Coffee To Start My Day Right

5. Running Into Friends In The Hallways Or Around Campus

6. Getting To Live With My Best Friends

7. Being Able To Constantly Make New Friends

8. Making Spontaneous Memories

9. Darty Season

10. Reading Drunk Texts With Friends The Next Day

11. Living Among All Of My Peers

12. The Library

13. The Feeling Of Being Part Of The Campus Community

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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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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.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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