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10 Things You Notice Living In A Freshman Building As An Upperclassman

Because a couple of years in college do a lot to change your perceptions

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10 Things You Notice Living In A Freshman Building As An Upperclassman
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1. They’re loud

It’s not even that it’s loud every night, it’s that there is always noise. I just want complete silence literally all of the time. Is that too much to ask?

2. High School Experience is Relevant

I did a double take on someone’s resume because they had mentioned organizations they were on in high school before I realized that was still perfectly acceptable then. No matter what honors or award you received, as soon as you hit sophomore year it’s completely meaningless.

3. They Go Out All The Time

Don’t get me wrong, I love Whataburger, but not EVERY night. Also, when do you sleep? I know your classes are easier but, damn. Maybe I'm just boring. Also, I have no idea what these kids do at Target but I swear they go every day.

4. “My classes aren’t even that hard”

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHjust wait.

5. They Swear. A Lot.

Because they can, and they're very proud of it.

6. They Seem So Young

You're not sure what exactly it is, but despite being practically the same exact age you just—you worry. Like what if they get hurt? What if they drink too much? Are they eating enough? How's their sleep schedule? Honestly, every Friday night you just:

7. How Confusing Planning Your Life Was

Oh, it still is, that doesn’t go away, but at least you come to terms with your inability to adult. No one knows what they are doing. No one.

8. They Pair Off in Winter

Once the temperatures drop it’s like they’re afraid that if they don’t cuddle with someone the harsh winter air will freeze them. I swear right after Thanksgiving—bam-- instant relationship. Like, do you, find your love and happiness but chilllllll.

9. They Ask for Advice

And it’s probably just because you’re the nearest person, but you tell yourself that finally someone recognizes your aged wisdom.

10. The Joy in Their Eyes

Even the quiet ones are still so excited about campus life and meeting new people and doing new things. It’s so fun living in a community where everyone is at the same transition point in their life, even if you aren’t. It’s like watching the little baby sea turtles find their way to the ocean. I believe in you, tiny confused little sea turtle.


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