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53 Phrases And One-Liners Every College Student Is Guilty Of Saying Throughout The Year

"If I wake up at 8:20 It'll take me 20 minutes to shower, 10 minutes to brush and stuff, 10 minutes to eat, leave at 9, and be on time to class while still getting an extra 20 minutes of sleep."

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53 Phrases And One-Liners Every College Student Is Guilty Of Saying Throughout The Year

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Over the course of four or so years, we tend to say a lot of things. How we feel about this or that, the plans we have, or simple statements about ourselves or other things. We may repeat these phrases way too many times in many different ways, but they all sound the same and familiar. The best thing about being in a community like college is that no matter who is next to you, you know you and your fellow students have had identical thoughts.

We're all guilty of saying things at least once if not once a week!

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9 Differences College Students Notice After Coming Home for the Holidays

Spending weeks back at home after spending months away at school reveals so many differences in the day to day life of college kids.

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From sharing a dorm room and bathroom, to eating based on meal swipes, and to everything in between, life at college is completely different to being back at home. It's the little things during every day life that reveal these huge differences!

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5 Priceless Money-Saving Tips You Learn AFTER Your First Semester Of College

Making money as a full time student is tough, so in my first semester I focused on ways I could make what I had grow.

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5 Priceless Money-Saving Tips You Learn AFTER Your First Semester Of College

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We've all heard the cliche about the broke college students. It's not till you get to college till you realize just how quickly your money could disappear. Now, as an officially broke college student, I've picked up a couple tips to make that $3.75 you have left in your checking account stretch until the end of the semester.

1. Use your meal plan

You have it for a reason, so use it. My first week of college I spent the majority of my time eating at the restaurants on campus rather than using my meal swipes. And in the end, it really wasn't worth it. Dining hall food can be unappealing at times, but in the long run, it'll save you so much money. Save eating out as a treat for yourself, rather than an everyday occurrence.

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I'm Only Two Weeks Into My Freshman Year, And I Already Have Regrets

With the loss of time and time management, another habit which has overtaken my college experience is failing to use meal swipes.

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To me, the summer after high school graduation was probably the best experience of my life. Filled with lazy days at the beach and late nights at grad parties, it was both exciting and sad, as it ushered in the next chapter of my and my friends' lives. Coming from a big family, my summer experience also included countless reminders of what to do, but mainly not to do, in college.

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20 Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To Rutgers — Buses, Brower And Hitting The Books

Each dining hall has different food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but did you know you can use meal swipes OUTSIDE the dining hall?

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Welcome to Rutgers University, home of over 40,000 scarlet knights, the most crowded buses on the east coast, and dining halls that you either love or hate so much you'll miss your mom's cooking. As a freshman, I came to Rutgers completely unaware of how different it would be compared to my former school. There are so many clubs to join, people to meet, and classes to take... so many that it may be difficult to figure out where to start.

I ventured into Rutgers not knowing much but now, this article tells some of the things I wish someone had told me when I first arrived here.

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30 Things To Do At Rutgers BEFORE You Say Goodbye To New Brunswick, The Scarlet Knights, And Meal Swipes

Participate in decorating the beds used in the Bed Races, an annual race down Sicard Street with fellow students and organizations.

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There are a lot of things to do at Rutgers over the course of your college career. Whether it's an event, a football game, or finding somewhere to eat, your weekends will be filled with things to do and new things to try.

To make sure you have the ultimate Rutgers experience, make sure you do these 30 things before you graduate!

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"If I wake up at 8:20 It'll take me 20 minutes to shower, 10 minutes to brush and stuff, 10 minutes to eat, leave at 9, and be on time to class while still getting an extra 20 minutes of sleep."

1. "I stayed up all night to do this assignment. I literally saw the sun rise this morning."

2. "I have a presentation, two papers, and three midterms due this week!"

3. "I should go to the gym."

4. "The professor takes attendance? I may have to drop this class..."

5. "C's get degrees!"

6. "My roommate isn't home yet. Do you think they're OK?"

7. "11:59 right on time."

8. "I'm broke."

9. "I'll do this later."

10. "I probably shouldn't have waited to do this at the last second."

11. "Are we going out tonight?"

12. "Oh, last time I drank that stuff I def almost died."

13. "Study group?"

14. "A group project? Ugh."

15. "Hey can I have your notes from class?"

16. "Will I die with this schedule? Maybe."

17. "My schedule this semester is awesome! No Fridays classes means a three day weekend!"

18. "Hey, Dad... Can you send me some money?"

19. "What's the point of all of this anyway?"

20. "I fell asleep in class. Again."

21. "Let's just order take out. I don't have time to cook."

22. "I will literally never use this information in my life."

23. "This is my third cup of coffee today."

24. "I miss my dog/cat!"

25. "Does anyone have a textbook PDF for so-and-so's class?"

26. "I haven't slept in two days. Two!"

27. "Why are my textbooks so expensive?"

28. "OK, I'll start this assignment at 7 p.m. on the dot. No exceptions."

29. "Oh, dang 7:01. Guess I'll have wait until 8 now."

30. "Free food? Where?"

31. "Hey! Do you wanna grab food?"

32. "Can you sign my name on the attendance sheet? Please?"

33. "Can you swipe me for lunch?"

34. "I should've woke up earlier."

35. "I studied for hours and I got a C???"

36. "The app said the bus was gonna be here in two minutes — it's been 10!"

37. "Yeah, I don't know how I passed that test."

38. "I'm hungry."

39. "Guess I'm gonna be late today."

40. "Please let this class still have a slot!!!"

41. "I need to call my mom."

42. "I need a nap."

43. "I'm thinking about changing majors."

44. "I'm dropping out."

45. "I'm gonna wake up early tomorrow, finish this assignment, do this, do that, and... who am I kidding?"

46. "Tomorrow is the day I get my life together!"

47. "Oops."

48. "Hello, professor. Could you round my grade up?"

49. "If the professor doesn't show up within 15 minutes, we get to leave."

50. "I don't care how I look anymore."

51. "I have just enough time for one episode."

52. "I should do my laundry soon."

53. "If I wake up at 8:20 It'll take me 20 minutes to shower, 10 minutes to brush and stuff, 10 minutes to eat, leave at 9, and be on time to class while still getting an extra 20 minutes of sleep."

Spending weeks back at home after spending months away at school reveals so many differences in the day to day life of college kids.

1. Not having to wear shower shoes

2. Getting to be in your own room...on your own

3. Getting to sleep past those annoying alarms for early classes

4. Seeing people from high school that you never thought you would see again in random places

5. Having home cooked meals instead of campus food

6. Seeing family and old friends in person instead of through FaceTime

7. Not needing a student ID card to go everywhere

8. Having to use real money instead of meal swipes, points, etc.

9. Realizing after a couple of days how much you miss your college friends

Making money as a full time student is tough, so in my first semester I focused on ways I could make what I had grow.

1. Use your meal plan

2. Rent your textbooks

3. Take advantage of your school's night transportation options

4. Keep food in your dorm

5. Invest in a reusable water bottle

With the loss of time and time management, another habit which has overtaken my college experience is failing to use meal swipes.

Each dining hall has different food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but did you know you can use meal swipes OUTSIDE the dining hall?

1. Rutgers is HUGE

2. Don't declare your major so fast

3. You won't get all A's

4. Talk with your professors

5. See what classes count as double requirements

6. There is a LOT of walking

7. Find your study space

8. The rooms are small, so get organized