Three Things You Learn Your First Month of College
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Three Things You Learn Your First Month of College

Getting used to these things is a MUST to survive college!

Rylee Benzing- Plourde
Oct 06, 2017
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Three Things You Learn Your First Month of College
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How much you really loved having your own bedroom

You go from the innocence of your yellow and pink childhood bedroom walls, to suddenly waking up to cinder block walls, and the sound of your roommate's alarm clock. The soft carpet that used to catch your cold toes in the morning has now been replaced by the green linoleum floor that doesn’t match anything. You crave not only the warmth of your room back home but you also miss the comfort of having your own space. For the first time of your life you really do appreciate having your own room back home. 

The Meaning of a Closed Door

A closed door is a do not enter zone, no matter what! Do. Not. Enter. There are many reasons you should never venture past the mystery of a solid wood closed door and besides the obvious reasons there are the ones everyone is scared to say. Personally, I just want to be left alone if my door is shut. Even if I am just laying in my bed, I do not want to get up and open the door just for you to invite yourself into my territory. Text someone before you pound on their door because chances are they are napping!

Smuggling a Pizza Through Your Dorm 

It’s late at night and as your stomach growls in starvation you gag in disgust at the fish tacos that you previously encountered in the dining hall. You know that you not only want something greasy that drips of melting cheese, but you need it. After settling for pizza and placing your order you must then start plotting a plan with your roommate on how exactly to sneak the goods into your room without getting mauled in the hall by those also regretting the fish taco entree. We snuck down a blanket and then wrapped the box in a blanket as we ran and giggled back to our room. If someone has take-out, leave it to them to offer to share!

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