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10 Thoughts You Have As A Rising Sophomore At UGA

Summers almost over... I guess we have to start thinking about college again.

Lindsay Chappell

Sep 05, 2019

University of Georgia

10 Thoughts You Have As A Rising Sophomore At UGA

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Now that the school year is almost back in session it's really time to realize that you're a sophomore now and this isn't your first rodeo. Here are some of the thoughts of a rising sophomore at UGA.

1. Oh shoot... I'm not a freshman anymore.

Toto, I don't we're in freshman year anymore. We're no longer the babies on campus, though we sure feel like it still. No more freshman dorms, no more FYOS, what is this? Are we adulting now?!

2. I need to get more involved in things.

The UGA involvement fair was one of the scariest moments of my freshman year and I ended up doing practically nothing! This year is the time for change! Time to get involved in a bunch of clubs and do lots of things on and outside of campus. There are lots of different communities, you just have to find them.

3. Maybe I should go to the gym a little more.

Thankfully freshman 15 wasn't a reality but all of the muscle you had in high school has gone to nothing because you haven't kept it up! Go to the gym once or twice a week, we aren't asking for a 6 pack we're asking to be healthy and fit. Plus you can study while you're on the treadmill,

4. Getting a significant other isn't necessary..

Yeah sure your sister met her husband during her sophomore year of college but that doesn't have to be you! Getting a significant other isn't necessary or required by any means. Go out and have fun, don't worry about it at all! If they come, that's cool! But if they don't, it's not the end of the world.

5. School isn't all about studying, and it shouldn't ever seem like that.

Though college is hard, it's not impossible, and you should have time to do the things you love! Studying isn't all college is meant to be and sometimes it's hard to remember that. Put the textbook down and go outside! Have a little fun and live in the moment. Your book will be waiting right where you left it.

6. It's time to start looking for internships, you're in your prime time.

Adulting and doing things in life is getting more and more real which means internships are a possibility. They're looking for sophomores, juniors, and seniors! Look at the options and start exploring. It can never hurt to fill out an application.

7. I miss the dining halls, and I'll take that statement back in 5 months.

Nothing hits just as right as a wrap from JFH or a pancake from Bolton, or the best? A hug from Snelling. But towards the end of freshman year it gets old. After a summer of nothing it's time to get ready to use those unlimited swipes once again.

8. If you want to study abroad soon, you have to start NOW.

There's so many things to do and studying abroad is a huge opportunity! The only problem is it takes almost a year advance in planning, so start going to meetings and start going through the process so you can go on one of the best trips in your whole entire life.

9. Why do I have to buy so many textbooks and why will no one buy any of mine?!

So.. Why is all my money going to books I'll never spend reading and why is no one else trying to buy the books I spent so much money on!? On another note, don't go spending money on useless textbooks and wait a little to see if you actually need them...

10. I hope this year doesn't fly by as fast as freshman year.

Life flies by so fast! Time isn't even real at this point. Make sure to take the moments you have and cherish them before it's too late. In the blink of an eye you'll be a senior and that's a whole other terrifying thought. Sophomore year, treat me well!!

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10 Thoughts You Have As A Rising Sophomore At UGA

Summers almost over... I guess we have to start thinking about college again.

1. Oh shoot... I'm not a freshman anymore.

2. I need to get more involved in things.

3. Maybe I should go to the gym a little more.

4. Getting a significant other isn't necessary..

5. School isn't all about studying, and it shouldn't ever seem like that.

6. It's time to start looking for internships, you're in your prime time.

7. I miss the dining halls, and I'll take that statement back in 5 months.

8. If you want to study abroad soon, you have to start NOW.

9. Why do I have to buy so many textbooks and why will no one buy any of mine?!

10. I hope this year doesn't fly by as fast as freshman year.

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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

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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

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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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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.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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