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13 Of The Little Things That Made Me Really Appreciate College

Who knew these moments are the ones that matter most?

hannahgoldberg

May 14, 2019

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13 Of The Little Things That Made Me Really Appreciate College

Hannah Goldberg

Hard to believe the only things separating me from now and the end of my freshman year are a couple of final exams. Speaking of, I should probably be studying for those, but thinking back on this year is much more appealing. When you think about college, everybody talks about the crazy parties or the huge tailgates and football games. These are all great, but when it comes down to it, it's the little things about college that made my freshman year so special.

1. The first day it gets above 55 degrees and everyone sits by the lake

Winters here are harsh, so when the weather finally is decent, the Terrace will be packed. Don't be surprised if you see people jumping off the docks or boating around the lake.

2. Mac and cheese pizza

This is a staple when it comes to late-night food. I was critical at first, but to my surprise, mac and cheese goes surprisingly well with pizza.

3. Talking with our neighbors so late that we fall asleep in their room

We've talked about anything and everything in their room making for some very late nights. When you are living in such close proximity to people, it's easy to get so comfortable with them that you don't have a problem just falling asleep with everyone in there.

4. Great water pressure in the showers

I had low expectations for the residence hall bathrooms, but unbelievably, the water pressure is actually better than any place I've ever taken a shower.

5. A stocked mini fridge

At this point in the year, my roommate and I have almonds, peanut butter, two granola bars, and an apple in our room. I can't help but think about better times when after our parents would visit and take us grocery shopping.

6. Classes that don’t start before 11 a.m.

I can't even fathom waking up at seven in the morning like I had to do in high school. Waking up on my own, having breakfast in the dining hall, and taking my time in the morning is a blessing.

7. Letters from home

It's always nice when I walk past my mailbox and see an envelope sitting in there. Even when you're having fun at college, it is okay to miss home.

8. Both washers and dryers available when I walk into the laundry room

If you're like me, you wait to do laundry until you absolutely have to, so there are multiple loads. However, with limited washers and dryers, usually I'd get there, and there would be one left if I was lucky.

9. Study breaks to get chicken wings from the dining hall

Having the dining hall right outside my dorm is both a blessing and a curse. The wings are so accessible, and I've gotten them way too many times, but they do make for a great study break.

10. Movie nights with friends on my floor

Some of the best nights are simply staying in, getting some pizza and ice cream, and watching "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."

11. Conversations with Uber drivers

I once had an Uber driver who was dressed up as Santa. He had Christmas lights and stockings filled with snacks in the back of the car. Of course, he was also playing Christmas music.

12. Insomnia Cookies at two in the morning

Enough said.

13. My best friends just a few doors down

Crazy to think that the people I've met this year are going to be some of my best friends for life. I'll definitely miss walking only a couple rooms down the hall to see them.

These are the moments that made up the year that I will remember forever.

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13 Of The Little Things That Made Me Really Appreciate College

Who knew these moments are the ones that matter most?

1. The first day it gets above 55 degrees and everyone sits by the lake

2. Mac and cheese pizza

3. Talking with our neighbors so late that we fall asleep in their room

4. Great water pressure in the showers

5. A stocked mini fridge

6. Classes that don’t start before 11 a.m.

7. Letters from home

8. Both washers and dryers available when I walk into the laundry room

9. Study breaks to get chicken wings from the dining hall

10. Movie nights with friends on my floor

11. Conversations with Uber drivers

12. Insomnia Cookies at two in the morning

13. My best friends just a few doors down

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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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