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10 Thoughts Bay Area People Have When They Move To LA

This is not a drill.

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10 Thoughts Bay Area People Have When They Move To LA

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I knew the transition to SoCal would be different, but I was shocked by how much LA is like a real life movie. The glamour is infinite and people dress to the 9s just to go to Chick Fil A. The popcorn is too good because something fishy is going on. I've lived in California pretty much my entire life and I can tell you this: NorCal and SoCal might as well be two different states.

Each part has its pros and cons and there's no denying how amazing Los Angeles can be but, I was in for an awakening when I moved down south for college. Don't get me wrong, I've met some chill people while living here...notice I say SOME. Needless to say, college is great because diversity is thriving.

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3 Ways You Can Be An Alert And Useful Passenger On A Long Drive

Knowing the way can help someone if you choose to guide them.

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Whenever I am going somewhere, I prefer not to look at my cell phone. I rather look at the window and see what is out there. There are more beautiful and beneficial things to look at than just the screen of my cell phone. There are some reasons why.

1. Navigate the way

There will be times when you have to go to a specific area like a street, building, etc. It is good to give yourself a sense of direction so that on the actual day when you have to go to a specific area, you will automatically know where to go. Looking for the direction on the day of will waste time and prevents your capability in knowing where to go.

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12 Steps For A Successful 4-Day Road Trip To College Through 3 Time Zones With 1 Very Happy Pupper

Try something new, make a bucket list, live a little, check something off your bucket list, and then thank me later.

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As we all know school is upon us. Some of us may be a little more prepared compared to others. I'm in the not so prepared, totally stressed out, in complete panic mode category. But luckily, I decided to go to school across the country and also decided to road trip back for my junior year. Here are a few things I'm glad I had/did while journeying across the country.

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Dear Tourists Visiting Annapolis, Maryland, I Know Who You Are, And You Cannot Hide

Even in the lesser known vacation spots, you can still easily tell if they're a fellow native or one of them...

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Dear Tourists Visiting Annapolis, Maryland, I Know Who You Are, And You Cannot Hide

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When someone says "vacation," my hometown of Annapolis, Maryland doesn't automatically come to mind, yet it's still a nice place to visit, and close to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. So, every summer they come flocking in, and no matter how many "how not to look like a tourist" hack articles there are, there is still a type that is easy to spot.

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The EU Just Slapped A Record-Breaking Fine On Google

The EU fined Google again for violating some policies, this time with a record $5 billion amount.

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The EU Just Slapped A Record-Breaking Fine On Google

Both the European Union and the all-mighty glorious Google once again got into beef over antitrust regulations set by the EU. And this is definitely nothing new.

The EU has long berated Google for performing many "unethical" actions, such as the placing of its own reviews before other review sites and putting Google Shopping results at the top above others.

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10 Life Skills To Master Before You Graduate College That Won't Weigh Into Your GPA

I'm starting to think as much about what life skills I'll need to learn outside the classroom as what remaining education I'll have in the classroom.

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10 Life Skills To Master Before You Graduate College That Won't Weigh Into Your GPA

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Luckily, I haven't graduated college yet. But with my 4th year creeping ever closer, I'm starting to worry a bit more than I did before about how exactly I'll function as an independent person in the real world after I'm done with college. After three years at UVA, it's hard to remember a time when I wasn't there every day during the school year. Obviously I've learned a lot in my time in college, but like anyone with their last year of undergrad approaching, I'm starting to think as much about what life skills I'll need to learn outside the classroom as what remaining education I'll have in the classroom.

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This is not a drill.

1. Is it necessary to say "The 405," can't you just call it 405?

2. In order to call yourself gluten free, you need to know what gluten is

3. It's just rain, calm down

4. How did anyone get around LA before there was Google maps?

5. Will it ever not be smoggy or do people here just not care about the environment?

6. Do you document everything you do on social media?

7. I guess NorCal isn't the only place with bomb food

8. WTF is a Sigalert?

9. FAKE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

10. Don't worry, I'm sure winter is just running behind

Knowing the way can help someone if you choose to guide them.

1. Navigate the way

2. Prevent an accident

3. Introduce a new place

Try something new, make a bucket list, live a little, check something off your bucket list, and then thank me later.

1. A plan/route

2. An aux cord/Bluetooth

3. A few kickass playlists

4. My dog

5. Taking scenic pictures

6. Cleaning my windshield off when we stopped

7. Snacks

8. A pillow and blanket

9. Friends who will keep you company

10. Taking LOADS of pictures/videos of my dog

11. Taking pictures of (almost) every “Welcome to ….” sign

12. An awesome support system not only back home and waiting for me at my destination but also joining me

Even in the lesser known vacation spots, you can still easily tell if they're a fellow native or one of them...

1. Accents.

2. Baggage.

3. Packs.

Gear

5. Maps.

6. Camera Block.

7. Ordering Food.

8. The Shops.

The EU fined Google again for violating some policies, this time with a record $5 billion amount.

I'm starting to think as much about what life skills I'll need to learn outside the classroom as what remaining education I'll have in the classroom.

1. Paying your taxes (without your parents' help)

2. Shopping for actual furniture and home furnishings

3. Sending handwritten thank-you cards when needed

4. Meal prepping for the entire week

5. Creating a personal budget for the year

6. Figuring out how to get somewhere without Google Maps

7. Shopping for clothes with a bit more purpose

8. Negotiating your salary when you get a job offer

9. Reading books whenever you're on public transportation

10. Changing a tire

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