Ten Things That Happen During Your First Month Of College
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Ten Things That Happen During Your First Month Of College

It happens to all of us.

 Katelyn Robinson
Sep 13, 2016
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Ten Things That Happen During Your First Month Of College
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Here is a list of ten things that are bound to happen during your first month of college.

1. You meet a ton of new people.

The first month tests your ability to remember so many names.

2. You get attacked with reading assignments.

Oh, it's only one textbook chapter, can't be that bad... then you realize that's around 30 pages per night...per class.

3. You get your first good grade.

The confidence booster that makes you think you can have a 4.0 GPA in college.

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4. You get your first bad grade.

Then you realize that 4.0 GPA is extremely far fetched.

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5. You eat insomnia cookies, Chinese food, pizza and the list goes on.

Freshman 15, here you come.

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6. You stay up way too late.

Yay freedom! Then you stay up till 1 a.m. and instantly regret the decision the next morning when you have to get up for an 8 a.m. class.

7. You join a club.

Getting involved is the best way to make new friends, find out what you really enjoy doing and join a club for it!

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8. You feel homesick.

It happens to the best of us, but don't worry, Kleenex and a phone call make everything better.

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9. You go out and get a taste of freedom.

Nothing like the first time you get to make your own choices without getting a text from mom asking when you are going to be home.

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10. You make amazing memories.

New experiences mean new memories that you can look back on and laugh at like a crazy person at the most random times.


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