1. Moving in early is definitely the right decision.
Everyone knows the first days back to school are for nothing but a good time.
2. I can't wait to see all of my friends who don't live in Illinois.
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Although much of UIUC is north shore suburban kids, a large amount are from across the country, or even across the world. The best part is knowing you have a place to visit, and stories to hear.
3. Yik-Yak better be on its A-game this semester.
Hearing about parties, or guys confessing their love for a girl they saw on the street, the UIUC Yik-Yak game is usually on point; let's keep it that way, shall we.
4. What ElSE can I join this year?
Schoolwork, Greek life, and working isn't enough. We all want our resumes to stand out and we could care less about time management, it's all about what else we can get ourselves involved in. Who's up for the squirrel watching club?
5. Must. Feed. A. Squirrel.
Speaking of squirrels, honestly, who doesn't want to grab one and take it home? Just don't ask if the mascot counts, because it doesn't and that would just be weird.
6. I wonder if I can try my fake ID again this year.
Try, and try again. Never EVER give up. Amiright?
7. Can't wait to relearn the bus system.
Yellowhopper north? What's that again ...
8. I can stay out past 12 a.m.!
When we're at home, we have parents to report to and curfews to make. At school, bars don't even close until 2 a.m., who's living the good life now, huh parents?
9. What songs are the bells going to pay this year?
Whatever it may be, it'll get the campus talking, per usual.
10. I can't wait until my night favorite of the week, wine night.
$8 for a bottle of wine and an amazing time, who even cares about 8 a.m. classes the next day?
11. I will make it on the Illinois snap story this year.
It's almost as difficult as the Chicago story, but this is THE year.
12. If the teachers strike again, I'd like all classes to be canceled.
My friends got to miss like a week of school, shouldn't we all get to at that point? Come on.
13. I need to make sure I have enough money for both cover and drinks this year.
14. Which bar should I start at?
UIUC has some of the best bars out there, the question becomes, where can I get the most lit?
15. I can't wait to have the best semester yet.
We go to one of the best schools in the country, going back couldn't be any more exciting. Make the best of it!
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