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7 Things To Remember Your First Month Of Freshman Year

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Jessica Prowell

Oct 01, 2018

Lindenwood University

7 Things To Remember Your First Month Of Freshman Year

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College is hard; don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I am obsessed with coffee, drowning in homework, and I haven't worn actual pants in weeks.

College is also super amazing; the "freedom" (I'll explain), the friends, the memories, and the actual classes themselves. It's such a surreal experience and I love every second of it, pain and all.

1. DON'T SKIP CLASS

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Number one rule of all time, DON'T SKIP CLASS. Even if the teacher doesn't take off for attendance, going to class is super important. Yeah, most teachers put their class notes on canvas or you can borrow from your class, but there are certain things you learn and remember from actually sitting in class and listening. Also, most teachers only give one or two excused absences for sick days, so don't waste them. Which also leads me to my next point.

2. Take vitamins or you will get sick.

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Literally all of my friends have been getting sick. WE'RE DROPPING LIKE FLIES AROUND HERE. SEND HELP.

3. Walk to class if you can.

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I love Lindenwood, it's an amazing college, but the campus is killer. There are hills EVERYWHERE. I typically have to drive to class because my classes are all the way across campus, up a hill, and up like 5 flights of stairs. If I don't lose like 20 pounds by the end of the semester I will be crying.

4. Invest in the good snacks.

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My friend bought those mac and cheese cups from the dollar store and went on a rant about how salty they were. Were they cheaper? Yes. Did she waste the dollar and throw them away just to buy the regular ones that are only 3 dollars? Ding ding ding, we have a winner. Spend the extra few dollars on the good snacks. #treatyoself

5. Don't worry about labels.

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"Cliques disappear after high school! Everyone hangs out with everyone!" This is like 90% true. Everyone does hang out with everyone, but the clique system doesn't just disappear. It's different, but it's there. I have a few different friend groups I do different things with and I get along with all of them the same way. Embrace the labels, you'll have many.

6. Don't be afraid of greek life.

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Sorority/fraternity life is scary. Going into it is a lot of work, but it is SO worth it. I already love every single one of my sisters and I would do anything within my power that they need. They're always there for me and I always want to be there for them. I wouldn't trade my sorority for anything.

7. TAKE NAPS.

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Naps make life worthwhile. Naps, oh blessed naps, I apologize for the years of me pushing you away, please come back to me. Take. Naps.

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7 Things To Remember Your First Month Of Freshman Year

INVEST IN A PLANNER.

1. DON'T SKIP CLASS

2. Take vitamins or you will get sick.

3. Walk to class if you can.

4. Invest in the good snacks.

5. Don't worry about labels.

6. Don't be afraid of greek life.

7. TAKE NAPS.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

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I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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