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10 Things Every Spring Student Is Guilty Of Doing

We've all done it, so we might as well own it.

Zarria Bratts

Dec 31, 2018

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10 Things Every Spring Student Is Guilty Of Doing

Zarria Bratts

As a spring student, I (along with some friends) have definitely experienced most, if not all, of the things listed below. While starting college is an exciting thing, it easily becomes a huge waiting game for students like me. Missing out on football games, joining clubs/organizations, and many other freshman firsts can really take a toll. Here are several things that myself, and other spring students have gone through (whether we like to admit or not).

1. Planning out their dorm five times (each month)

How I wish my dorm looked

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Practice makes perfect.

2. Worrying way too much about housing

Sometimes the housing you want isn't available

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Make sure to list your second, third, fourth, and fifth choice for good measure.

3. Spending an absurd amount of time on social media (especially on Saturday's)

I wish football was a spring sport

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Were you even there if you didn't like all of the #gameday pics?

4. Counting down the days until move-in

It goes by quicker than you think.

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And hours...and minutes...and seconds.

5. Explaining to everyone why they're not starting until next semester

I'm tired of repeating myself

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Face it, you gave up and started saying it was a choice.

6. Mentally preparing for the thousands of students they'll see every day

Backpacks everywhere.

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Oh look, a new person.

7. Freaking out about graduating on time

Overthinking the future.

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Everyone has their own timeline.

8. Racking up as many credit hours as they can to stay on track

Maybe I need Hermione's TimeTurner.

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Need. More. Classes.

9. Daydreaming about about being on campus

Have you ever wished you were in class?

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Can't you just smell the stress and hormones?

10. Reminding themselves to look at the glass as "half full"

You can do it!

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It's a different experience, but it's still exciting and just as important!

Not being there to experience your first fall semester of college is hands down one of the worst cases of F.O.M.O. (feeling of missing out) there is, but, the wait is well worth it. Finally moving in to your dorm after having the semester off will make you feel like you're truly home and where you belong. While a few of the things on this list may not be as positive as others, all of the experiences mentioned will definitely increase your school spirit, and make you a little more grateful to be on campus surrounded by your peers and fellow students.

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10 Things Every Spring Student Is Guilty Of Doing

We've all done it, so we might as well own it.

1. Planning out their dorm five times (each month)

2. Worrying way too much about housing

3. Spending an absurd amount of time on social media (especially on Saturday's)

4. Counting down the days until move-in

5. Explaining to everyone why they're not starting until next semester

6. Mentally preparing for the thousands of students they'll see every day

7. Freaking out about graduating on time

8. Racking up as many credit hours as they can to stay on track

9. Daydreaming about about being on campus

10. Reminding themselves to look at the glass as "half full"

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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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And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

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19. To brush off gossip.

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