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The Scary Thing About College

Three everyday words redefined as we battle new adventures in our lives.

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The Scary Thing About College

Each year brings in its new adventures waiting to unfold. Whether you are heading into your senior or freshman year, some unexpected turns are bound to come your way at some point. Now, the critical thing when your new adventure comes is to stay cool and understand what the heck is going on. Not every problem needs to be solved with a panic attack and stress eating because that just leads to even more panic and stress (I'm looking at you freshman 15).

Moving.

The word alone makes most students roll their eyes. If you're moving in, you've probably never been happier to reunite with all of your friends just a few doors away. If you're moving out, just remember you're leaving with more stuff than you moved in that first day, and this will take quite a while. Now, for those of you who have yet to move in, get excited. This is where you can meet some of the most vital and influential people in your life. They will know you better than any other friends you've had in the past and they will keep you motivated. These people will be your shoulder to cry on, your bickering little sister, your favorite person in the world, and on occasion, they will act like your mom (in a good way). So, don't stress if you have yet to find yourself a roommate, often times being placed at random will be the best thing that has happened to you.

Food.

The make or break. The big kahuna. What everyone dreams of while pretending to pay attention to the boring lecture on cells. Sometimes the dining hall food won't be all that great, and other times you'll eat three plates worth because it was that dang good. When it comes to it, evaluate what you're eating and if you should just get that to-go box for when tomorrow's lunch looks like it may grow legs and walk away. But, when desperate times call for desperate measures, cooking can be made easy with a little help from friends and some good music to goof around to while you wait for that mac and cheese to get out of the microwave.

Home.

Sure, that place with the bed that you've had all your life, the driveway where your car is usually parked and the swing set from when you were only knee high is home, nothing will take that away. Only now, the definition has altered. This tiny room that you sleep, eat, work and hang out in will be home. The study room at the base of the stairs will be home. The floor of your best friends room will be home. No matter where you are, those four letters will define the space where four years seem like a week and one day feels like two hours.


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