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12 Things To Do Before Going Back To College

Now comes the rush to get life done before school starts again.

Olivia Visser

Aug 08, 2017

Anderson University

12 Things To Do Before Going Back To College

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1. Binge watch all your favorite TV shows.

now, then you won't find yourself watching reruns an hour before those exams.....maybe.

2. Eat as much home cooking as possible.

Cafeteria food.......*experiences waking nightmare*

3. Cuddle with all your pets for hours on end.

I know you'll still miss them a trillion times over when you're away, but this'll help just a little....possibly...

4. Hangout with your hometown friends once last time.

Go on crazy adventures! Be free! Have fun! You have to make up for all those months that you'll be apart. So get you better get started!

5. Spend time with your family while you can.

If you spend lots time with them now, then perhaps going away will be easier and they won't miss you QUITE as much when you leave. I am very skeptical however....

6. Put in one last effort to get a summer tan.

Well, it didn't work the first three months you tried, but hey, it's worth another shot.

7. SLEEP. IN. EVERY. DAY.

.............Wait. Do you hear that noise?....Me neither. Isn't peace and quiet beautiful?

8. Do all your FREE laundry.

And, if you're very clever, you might even be able to trick your mom into doing it for you. HALLELUJAH!!!!

9. Go shopping!!....for your dorm room.

When you realize that the only reason that you're shopping is because you're going back to college soon, it puts a bit of a damper on the fun. But HEY!! It's still shopping!

10. Get a new shiny alarm clock in anticipation of the terrorizing nightmare known as 8 o'clock classes.

*shivers in fear*

11. SPA DAYYYYY!!!

You need at least one to prepare for all the stress and tense shoulders you'll be experiencing in the next few months.

12. NOT.......DO.........ANYTHING.......

Honestly though....need I say more?...

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12 Things To Do Before Going Back To College

Now comes the rush to get life done before school starts again.

1. Binge watch all your favorite TV shows.

2. Eat as much home cooking as possible.

3. Cuddle with all your pets for hours on end.

4. Hangout with your hometown friends once last time.

5. Spend time with your family while you can.

6. Put in one last effort to get a summer tan.

7. SLEEP. IN. EVERY. DAY.

8. Do all your FREE laundry.

9. Go shopping!!....for your dorm room.

10. Get a new shiny alarm clock in anticipation of the terrorizing nightmare known as 8 o'clock classes.

11. SPA DAYYYYY!!!

12. NOT.......DO.........ANYTHING.......

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1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

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