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13 Things I Discovered My Second Year of College

After my first full year at Illinois State University, I can finally say how good it feels to be a Redbird.

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13 Things I Discovered My Second Year of College
Alana Charboneau

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Like each new year, we change and we learn valuable lessons.

This is just a consolidation of 15 thoughts that I have become mindful of this school year, following endless lessons to be learned and work to be shown. Each thought has a gif or photo that's relatable. There are some good songs listed, check them

I encourage people to write goals, aspirations, thoughts, feelings, wishes, etc, down because it is a great way to release inner thoughts and it even helps you become more thoughtful of your plans and intentions, day by day or week by week.

1. Health comes first

R.I.P. Mac

"Self care" - Mac Miller

2. Art can be anything you want it to be

Frida created self portraits of her experiences and pain throughout her life. She has a tragic but beautiful life story.

3. Less CAN be more

It's not always about quantity.


"Colors" - Beck

4. The little things DO matter in every relationship.

Eye contact doesn't exist anymore — it's like people are afraid to say hi and smile.

"Wildfire" - Seafret

5. Some friends aren’t always going to be there forever

But, the ones that will be there, matter.


"still feel." - half alive

6. Motivation is a CHOICE

You decide. It won't just happen in a blink of an eye.


"May I Have This Dance" - Francis and The Lights feat. Chance The Rapper

7. Spend money wisely

This is just . . . interesting, but I need to save that money for real.

"$ave Dat Money" - Lil Dicky

8. Embracing your passions makes the work actually fun

Bop! Bop! Smooooth moves . . .

"Casino" - Jungle

9. Patience is a virtue

Time is precious.

"Holding On" - Matthew Mole

10. Peace must be sought

. . . as it is the celebration of compromise and teamwork.

"Heavy, California" - Jungle

11. I am an artist! :)

Beyonce is art.

"APES**T" - The Carters

12. Swimming is the BEST form of exercise and relief

Great music video, with Leonardo DiCaprio! Also, don't forget to always stretch!

"Earth" - Lil Dicky

13. To exist is to survive unfair choices

I LOVE this show!

"The OA"

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