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10 Things Madea Needs To Add To Her Bucket List Before 'Madea's Family Funeral' Premieres

Madea ain't finished yet.

East Carolina University

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10 Things Madea Needs To Add To Her Bucket List Before 'Madea's Family Funeral' Premieres

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For all Madea fans worldwide, Tyler Perry announced that he will be retiring the character in March 2019 as he prepares the last movie of the Madea series, "Madea's Family Funeral," and play, "Madea's Farewell."

And if you don't know about her, she was an accidental character made by Tyler Perry in a play and became really popular whether she is on stage or on a motion picture movie. Now that she is leaving in March, we got a bucket list for her, and it's going to be epic.

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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

A step-by-step guide on how to have better, more successful days.

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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

Daniella Masrour

Being a college student, simple tasks we used to find so easy have suddenly become strenuous activities. Let's face it, we're always exhausted and some days it's hard to stop yourself from curling into a ball and watching Netflix all day. By no means is it easy to do everything you're about to read, but once you do act on them, you really feel ultimate satisfaction.

Disclaimer: this list is cheesy as heck!

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Student Life

If You Don't Want Your Dorm To Feel Like A Prison Cell, Here Are The 10 Things You'll Need

Who said dorm rooms couldn't be as fabulous as you are?

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Moving into a dorm room can be overwhelming and a shock. When you walk into your dorm room, you see a bland, empty, and sad room. Since this will be your safe-space for the year, you want to make sure you have the necessities to be comfortable. As a freshman myself, I can understand the confusion on what is actually necessary for your first time away from home. The things you need to move in are unclear and not always clear, and packing lists lack in detail. From experience, here are 10 things a freshman can easily forget if they are moving in, but are essentials.

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Education

8 Things You Should Do Before You Graduate College

No one likes to be a part of the "shoulda, woulda, coulda" club.

University of South Florida

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8 Things You Should Do Before You Graduate College

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Your senior year of college is going to be a blur.

Regardless of who you are, or what your major is, this year is going to fly by. Soon, you'll be all done and people will be talking about fall semester starting back up and you'll be confused because all of a sudden... you don't have to register for classes. You no longer have to deal with financial aid. You can no longer use the gym on campus. Your ID card becomes nothing but a memory. Although the feeling is nostalgic and a bit overwhelming, I have a feeling you're going to be just fine. Before we start getting anxious over what is soon to be we should focus on the present. Think of some things you want to have done or accomplished by the time you say "I am a college graduate."

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Student Life

18 Important Tips For Being A Good Roommate When Living In A College Apartment

Overall, just don't be a disgusting slob who has never picked up a broom in a day in their life.

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18 Important Tips For Being A Good Roommate When Living In A College Apartment

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It may seem scary to have one roommate in college, but try having to live under the same roof with three!

You may be complete strangers or you may know your roommates already. Regardless, you guys still don't know how to live with each other and you're unsure about how to approach situations. The most important thing is that you are a good roommate. In order to have a better college experience, it's important to know how to get along with each other and not have to be down each other's throats all day, unless you want it to be like that show "Bad Girls Club". Here are a few tips for being a good roommate so you'll have less arguments:

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Student Life

10 Tips To Begin The Journey To Living A Minimalist Life

If you were looking for a sign to begin your journey to minimalism, this is it!

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Madea ain't finished yet.

1. Make a mixtape

2. Get her in the government

3. Madea flys around the world

4. Let Madea walk on the red carpet.

5. Create a clothing line for seniors

6. Put her on a game show

7. Speak at a commencement ceremony

8. Star in a TV commercial

9. Go to sports games

10. Take her to school and have her as a substitute teacher

A step-by-step guide on how to have better, more successful days.

1. Wake up right when your alarm goes off

2. Make to-do lists every morning for what you want to accomplish that day

3. Eat breakfast!

4. If you don't have anywhere to be in the morning, squeeze a workout in before starting your day

5. Go out looking like your best self

6. Plan at least one meal a day that you can look forward to

7. Call your mom and be nice to her

8. Tell someone about your day

9. If you're feeling overwhelmed, make a calendar of every thing going on in your life - not just the "important" stuff

10. Don't go in your bed unless you are going to sleep (naps are okay)

11. Find a place to study that makes it seem a little less dreadful

12. Finish your meals off with a small but fulfilling dessert :)

13. Always carry around a full water bottle and set goals to drink a certain amount per day

14. Get a moisturizer that makes you feel like a new person when you apply it

15. FaceTime a friend! (everyone needs a little study break)

16. Start paying attention to the 'screen time' feature on your phone and set goals to minimize it

17. Close the snack drawer if you're just eating out of boredom

18. Say hi to people you know when you walk past them - ignoring isn't cool

19. Write a journal entry if you're feeling overwhelmed or emotional before going to bed

20. Go to bed at a *reasonable* hour - you'll be way less grumpy the next morning

Who said dorm rooms couldn't be as fabulous as you are?

1. Pictures

2. Extension cords

3. Extra drawers

4. Snack clips

5. Planner

6. Comfy slippers

7. An Amazon Prime account

8. Reusable water bottle

9. Blackout shades

10. Fans

No one likes to be a part of the "shoulda, woulda, coulda" club.

1. Don't skip your last college football season

2. Use the gym

3. Make a real connection with a professor

4. Have more 'family' dinners

5. Take a technical writing class

6. Forgive people

7. Leave a legacy

8. As if it isn't obvious... HAVE FUN

Overall, just don't be a disgusting slob who has never picked up a broom in a day in their life.

1. Wash YOUR OWN dishes please...

2. If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, please be respectful of your roommates.

3. If you want to borrow something, ASK.

4. Always ask if you want a piece of your roommates’ food.

5. Don’t be a slob.

6. If you like to listen to music, please don’t blast it at night or during studying times.

7. Take turns taking out the garbage.

8. If any of you have any personal issues with each other, you STILL have to respect them as a roommate.

9. You actually have to do your part when CLEANING the bathroom…

10. Hygiene is IMPORTANT.

11. Don’t slack on rent.

12. If you have a Brita filter, please change it frequently.

13. Give your roommate(s) some space sometimes.

14. Understand that you guys are adults and communication is KEY.

15. Buy some extra toilet paper. Don’t just wait until it runs out.

16. Respect everyone else’s finances…most college students are broke you know…

17. Let your roommate(s) know if you’re having some friends over.

18. If it helps, make your own roommate agreement (even if you’re living in an on-campus apartment, don’t even rely on the ones your RAs give you.)

If you were looking for a sign to begin your journey to minimalism, this is it!

1. Do not go shopping...

2. Make toss, keep, and donate boxes!

3. Take before and after pictures...

4. Join groups for minimalists!

5. Utilize the 'The One Year Rule'...

6. Steer clear of giving things a place and purpose...

7. Sell items online or in person.

8. Set short term and long term goals!

20. Go to bed at a reasonable hour - you'll be way less grumpy the next morning