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10 Signs You've Figured Out Freshman Year

Goodbye lanyards and letterman jackets.

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10 Signs You've Figured Out Freshman Year
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First semester is finally over and you finally have your shit together. You know where everything on campus is, know how to get around campus, and basically finally got out of your awkward freshman stage. To see if you've officially figured out freshman year, see if you relate to the following...

1. You don't wear your lanyard around your neck

Finally you figured out that you don't have to have you ID on display at all times. You now most likely carry a purse or have a holder that sticks to your phone, either way, congratulations.

2. You don't have maps pulled up on your phone while headed to class.

After a few months of being completely lost, you finally know where most buildings are. Every now and then you'll get a little lost but most of the time you are a master of the campus layout.

3. You've figured out the bus routes.

Since the weather on campus is usually below freezing, it's best that you learn how the busses work. By now you are a master of the buses and their routes.

4. You don't wear college gear every day.

The excitement about college is finally settling down and you no longer wear an entire outfit made out of college gear. Every now and then you'll rep your school but you don't need to do it every day.

5. You understand how the laundry room works.

If you're like me, you've never done laundry in your life. Figuring out how to pay, put laundry detergent in, and keep your colors from blending is now a breeze for you.

6. You've said goodbye to your high school wardrobe.

NO MORE LETTERMAN JACKETS. As cool as they were in high school, it's time to retire the high school clothing.

7. You've realized you don't need to go out every night

College gives you endless amounts of opportunities to get out there and go party. By now you've realized that every frat party is the same and you don't need to be out every day of the week.

8. You've learned it's okay to eat alone.

On a busy college schedule, you are bound to eat alone in the dining courts, and that is okay. Everyone has to eat alone now and then, it's completely normal.

9. You realize that everyone isn't your friend

The first few nights of being in a new dorm make you eager to befriend everyone on your floor, well sadly you can't be friends with everyone. You found your real friends and couldn't be happier!

10. You finally feel at ease with the transition


After first semester ends and you come back, you know how everything works. It feels good to come back and know what's happening in your life.

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