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The Most Important Lessons I Learned Freshman Year

People were right when they said college would be the best time of your life.

Hailey Gelbert

May 02, 2016

Bucknell

The Most Important Lessons I Learned Freshman Year

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Everyone says that college is the best time of a person's life and now us freshman can start to understand why. As freshman year comes to an end, it's important to reflect on all of the lessons we learned during our first year at college. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were unpacking and learning how to navigate campus. Freshman year, without a doubt, taught us so much about ourselves, our habits, and how to party, among many other things. It's bittersweet that the year is almost over but here are some of the most important lessons I learned during my freshman year in college.

1. Netflix and food are the best things to talk about when trying to make a new friend.

2. Never shower without wearing flip flops.

3. A fracket is your best friend in the winter.

4. It is completely acceptable to FaceTime with your dog.

5. Never stop talking to your home friends.

6. Getting extremely sick at least once during the year is unavoidable.

7. Caf food will never be as good as your mom's cooking.

8. The "Freshman 15" is a real thing.

9. Doing laundry isn't actually that hard.

10. Never ever pass up an opportunity to get a free T-shirt.

11. 8 a.m. classes? Never again.

12. Being tired all the time is the only possible lifestyle.

13. Napping is a savior.

14. Getting homesick is normal and okay...

15. So is bringing your favorite blanket and stuffed animal to school with you.

16. Netflix is necessary for survival.

17. Learn all the hit songs from the 90s and 00s to maximize your frat party experience.

18. The weirder you dance and the louder you sing, the more fun you'll have.

19. Always keep chocolate in your room to help you de-stress.

20. Dominos is key to the perfect night out.

21. Learning how to spend your money wisely is very difficult.

22. Always set multiple alarms in the morning because your parents won't be there to make sure you get out of bed.

23. You'll find some of your best friends on your freshman hall.

24. Never change for anyone; be yourself.

25. Enjoy every second because it goes by fast.

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People were right when they said college would be the best time of your life.

1. Netflix and food are the best things to talk about when trying to make a new friend.

2. Never shower without wearing flip flops.

3. A fracket is your best friend in the winter.

4. It is completely acceptable to FaceTime with your dog.

5. Never stop talking to your home friends.

6. Getting extremely sick at least once during the year is unavoidable.

7. Caf food will never be as good as your mom's cooking.

8. The "Freshman 15" is a real thing.

9. Doing laundry isn't actually that hard.

10. Never ever pass up an opportunity to get a free T-shirt.

11. 8 a.m. classes? Never again.

12. Being tired all the time is the only possible lifestyle.

13. Napping is a savior.

14. Getting homesick is normal and okay...

15. So is bringing your favorite blanket and stuffed animal to school with you.

16. Netflix is necessary for survival.

17. Learn all the hit songs from the 90s and 00s to maximize your frat party experience.

18. The weirder you dance and the louder you sing, the more fun you'll have.

19. Always keep chocolate in your room to help you de-stress.

20. Dominos is key to the perfect night out.

21. Learning how to spend your money wisely is very difficult.

22. Always set multiple alarms in the morning because your parents won't be there to make sure you get out of bed.

23. You'll find some of your best friends on your freshman hall.

24. Never change for anyone; be yourself.

25. Enjoy every second because it goes by fast.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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.

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