13 Lies All College Students Tell Themselves At The Beginning Of The Semester | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

13 Lies All College Students Tell Themselves At The Beginning Of The Semester

*rolls eyes*

Olivia Smith
Jan 11, 2016
Bryant University
21
13 Lies All College Students Tell Themselves At The Beginning Of The Semester

Every time the new semester comes around, we always tell ourselves that this time, it will be different. We're going to straighten up and be better than we were before. LOL, well, at least it sounds good, but it usually never lasts for long. Here are a few of the many lies that we're all guilty of telling ourselves:

1. "I'm not going to skip any of my classes this semester."

Until that 8 a.m. smacks you in your face, and it feels impossible to get out of bed.

2. "I'm going to actually pay attention in class without dozing off."

AND take notes!

3. "I'm going to stop procrastinating."

That means no more waiting until the night before to type that 10 page paper.

4. "I'm going to actually put myself together before class."

BYE BYE, leggings!

5. "I'm going to start going to the gym every day."

6. "I'm going to eat healthier."

That means no more Ronzios at 2 a.m.

7. "I'm going to join and be more active in clubs."

Oh, and start looking for an internship.

8. "I'm going to stop taking naps during the day."

9. "I'm going to go to my professor's office hours to make sure I really understand the material."

10. "I'm going to ACTUALLY do the assigned readings."

11. "I'm going to get more sleep and watch less Netflix."

12. "I'm going to stop waiting until I have no more clean clothes to do my laundry."

*cues in the "Why You Always Lyin'?" song*

13. "I'm going to study more at the library."

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
253451
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
159818
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
118770
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
180677
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

Eastern Michigan University
158720
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.
Unsplash

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less
hygiene tips

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments