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3 Tips Every Out-Of-State Student Should Know

A few tips that will make the process of getting comfortable in a new state a little bit easier.

nickgguzman

Jul 03, 2019

University of Oregon

3 Tips Every Out-Of-State Student Should Know

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If it isn't hard enough moving away from loved ones for college then moving out of state, either hours or even days away, could be a hassle, but here are a few tips that will make the process of getting comfortable in a new state a little bit easier.

1. Join the Facebook group

I can promise that every college has a "class of (your expected graduation date)" Facebook group! This is a good way to not only find a roommate or buy a cheap mini fridge but to make friends before you actually get to the state and college. It will be easier to settle into this new environment if you already know a few people. These friends could also come in handy especially if they are residents of that state since they will know the best places to eat, avoid, or to just hang out.

2. Less is more

You're already moving out of state so there is no reason for you to pack your whole room into a vehicle for multiple hours and then unpack into a much smaller room. Realize what is important for actual living and that not every single shirt you own has to be taken to college. There are many lists online and even YouTube videos discussing college essentials.

3. Video-chat is everything

In the age of technology, there are so many ways to video chat such as FaceTime and Skype. Relatives, family, and friends love this way of communication and it will definitely come in handy when you're feeling homesick. This way of communication is much more personal than shooting a text or even a phone call. The ideas along with FaceTime are endless such as going on a dinner date or even watching a movie together (this may sound weird at first, but a lot of long distance relationships do it).

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3 Tips Every Out-Of-State Student Should Know

A few tips that will make the process of getting comfortable in a new state a little bit easier.

1. Join the Facebook group

2. Less is more

3. Video-chat is everything

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

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Coors Light Summer Brew:

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Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat

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Sam Adams Summer Ale

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Blue Moon Summer Honey

LandShark Lager

Corona

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1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

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15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

25. “Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on.”

Everything Bruce says in his classic rock songs.

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