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25 Thoughts That Every UW-Madison Freshman Has During The Winter

This is just not cool.

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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25 Thoughts That Every UW-Madison Freshman Has During The Winter

Taylor Lauri

Does anyone really know what they're getting themselves into when coming to the University of Wisconsin? No. As a freshman, we convince ourselves that it's not that bad and that it will get better. None of us were ready for -64 degrees, mentally or physically. Every day is a new adventure. Will it be slippery today? Cold? Hot? Snowing? Hailing? No one knows!

From November to April, the weather just does its own thing. One day it could be 35 degrees and the next day, it could be -20 with a windchill of -40 degrees. Sounds like fun! These are the inner thoughts that every student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has on a day to day basis from November to April.

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Sports

15 Things You'll Always Remember If You Were On A High School Swim Team

11. What happens in the locker room, stays in the locker room...

Eastern Michigan University

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15 Things You'll Always Remember If You Were On A High School Swim Team

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I competitively swam for 6 years of my life, my team was the Howell Sea Serpents. Some of my best and my worst memories came from being on the swim team. There were the stereotypical mean girls, but I also met my best friend during these years. She's the only one of my swim team friends I really still stay in touch with.

There are some things that people just don't understand when it comes to swimming, and they never really will unless they were ever part of a swim team. Here are 15 of those things...

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Student Life

5 Things I Definitely DON'T Miss About Living In A Dorm

Thank God for off-campus housing.

Syracuse University

5 Things I Definitely DON'T Miss About Living In A Dorm

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For most people, including me, dorm life is something completely new for them as they enter their freshman year of college. They have never had to share their room before, shower communally, and fit their entire life into a tiny cinderblock box. It truly was a character builder, and I am immensely grateful that it is over.

And, although there are things I miss about that freshman dorm life, here are five things that I definitely DON'T miss about living in a dorm:

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Student Life

5 Things On Campus That Make You Think 'Back To Hell' Instead Of 'Back To School'

What it's really like being back on campus...

University of Michigan

5 Things On Campus That Make You Think 'Back To Hell' Instead Of 'Back To School'

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Now that basically everyone is back to school, there are endless posts and comments about being excited about the new year or even dread about homework already. A nice mix of emotions. Well, I was, and guess still am, excited overall, but after being on campus ONE DAY I have already come across some of the top pet peeves that I had conveniently forgotten over summer break.

Some of these things are out of anyone's control really, but I still feel they are valid emotions and should be addressed. Just putting it out there as a way to tell anyone else who feels this way, that you're not alone in your exasperation.

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11 Things Every Speech And Debate Team Can Nod Yes To

9. Group snap stories can get kind of wild.

Eastern Michigan University

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11 Things Every Speech And Debate Team Can Nod Yes To

Ashley Keane

Have you ever wondered what a speech and debate team is like? I competed throughout my four years in high school, and speech forever changed my life for the better. I met so many people and had so many great experiences that made it extremely worthwhile.

You can expect these 11 things if you decide to join a speech and debate team:

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This is just not cool.

1. How did I even get up this morning?

2. Sweatshirt, jeans and duck boots it is!

3. Why did I chose this school again?

4. Why?

5. Is it time to go home now?

6. I'm getting a hot chocolate after this!

7. Only 40 days until spring break! Woo!

8. Are my boogies really frozen right now?

9. Okay I don't care how slow I walk, I am not falling down Bascom today! Not today!

10. Is it even this possible to be this cold?

11. Again, why?

12. Should've brought my hat today

13. As soon as I'm done with class, I'm sprinting back to my room and watching Netflix.

14. This is ridiculous

15. There's no point of taking off my coat in class

16. Really? -64?

17. I just don't understand

18. Alabama gets a snow day and we're still getting frost bite walking to class?

19. I'm ordering in food, I can't go outside

20. Hopefully I don't slip this time!

21. For the last time, why?

22. I'm not ready for this

23. Next semester, I'm transferring to the University of Hawaii

24. Is this what frostbite looks like? Probably. I have frost bite

25. NOPE!

11. What happens in the locker room, stays in the locker room...

1. Dreading the freezing cold temperature of the pool.

2. Trying to rock a swim cap and goggles.

3. Swim cap and water bottle wars

4. Getting dizzy from flip turn practice.

5. The fear of falling to your death off the diving block...

6. Dodging band-aids or other gross floaties.

7. Cool down with a stroke of your choice!

8. Apologizing for smelling like chlorine.

9. Defending your sport!

10. Trying not to slip while trying to get to the locker room first.

11. What happens in the locker room, stays in the locker room...

12. Dry land = not wanting to move the next day.

13. Having a song stuck in your head the entire practice.

14. Getting super mad at someone tugging on your ankle to pass you!

15. All the memories.

Thank God for off-campus housing.

1. The Location

2. The Bathrooms

3. The Drama

4. The Noise

5. The Fire Drills

What it's really like being back on campus...

1. The heat

2. Foot traffic

3. Crossing the road

4. Group work

5. Participation

9. Group snap stories can get kind of wild.

1. People talk to walls... and it is considered normal.

2. Business is always the dress code.

3. You meet so many people from lots of different schools.

4. Traveling to out-of-town tournaments is a fun ride.

5. If you win a lot, your trophy shelf may become filled.

6. Speech and debate kids are masters of the power clap.

7. There are different categories for every personality... even slightly wild ones.

8. The gathering area can get slightly overcrowded, in a good way!

9. Group snap stories can get kind of wild.

10. Some competition rounds can be a bloodbath.

11. At the end of it all, speech and debate team can change your life forever.

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