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20 Things All Grand Canyon University Incoming Freshmen Will Inevitably Say

"I'm going to Chick-Fil-A"

Allison Richmond

Jun 19, 2017

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20 Things All Grand Canyon University Incoming Freshmen Will Inevitably Say

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If you are reading this, you are probably going to GCU this fall. If you're not, you should be.

Grand Canyon University is an amazing Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona. There are so many things to study and activities to get involved in. I hope you are as excited as I was to be joining such an amazing community!

Following are some things that you incoming freshmen will inevitably find yourself saying at some point your first few weeks in lope country...

1. "I should get a longboard."

Longboards are everywhere at GCU. They are the best way of getting around campus and you should definitely invest in one!

2. "Why is there so much construction?"

The construction rarely ends here. You'll get used to the sounds of power tools at 7 AM soon enough.

3. "I’m going to Chick-fil-a."

Me too! The Chick-fil-a at GCU is very popular. You will always be headed there.

4. An 8:30 AM class isn’t that early

Ha ha ha. You are in for a rude awakening (literally). Somehow waking up for an 8:30 class in high school is a lot easier than in college. Watch out.

5. When’s the next basketball game?

GCU basketball games are so much fun! Lopes up!

6. I’m out of toilet paper

If you aren't careful, you and your roommate will run out of TP fast. Nothing's worse than being out of toilet paper when no one's home.

7. Mom, I miss you

It's ok to miss your mom. Everyone does. Call her! But don't forget to have fun with your friends too!

8. We should buy a vacuum

The floor in your dorm is going to get so much dirtier than you would ever think possible... Buy a vacuum. Please.

9. Are the upstairs neighbors bowling?

So loud. I don't know what upstairs neighbors do, but it sure is loud. All the time.

10. Speaking of bowling, let’s go!

Thunderground is awesome! It's a great place to hang out with friends on campus.

11. Why are all my Spanish classes in the Engineering building?

Yeah... The building names are rather misleading. Stick to the maps and you'll be fine!

12. I lost my GCBC punch card…

As often as you may go to GCBC, you will probably lose the punch card within a week... It's ok, though. They will always give you a new one.

13. I’ve gone to Qdoba every day this week

No shame. Qdoba is amazing and delicious and has free guac. Always a good choice.

14. What do you mean there are group projects in college?

Yeah... Unfortunately, group projects are not just for high schoolers. You will also have them. I'm sorry.

15. Is that Thunder?

Probably. Thunder not only shows up at special events, but he is known to longboard around campus visiting lucky students such as yourselves.

16. I should get a hammock

Yes. Yes, you should. Hammocking is another fun and social event here at GCU.

17. Let’s go to the pool!

There are pools all over campus! Go to one! Get a tan! Have fun!

18. Why can’t I get a job?

Although everyone tells you that there are a lot of student worker jobs available on campus, it is a lot harder to get hired than you would think. Don't feel bad. Just keep trying.

19. Free food? I’ll be there!

Free food draws a college student like a moth to a flame. When your meal plan is limited, free food is such a blessing!

20. Lopes up!

This will become your motto for life. When everything is looking down, lope up!

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20 Things All Grand Canyon University Incoming Freshmen Will Inevitably Say

"I'm going to Chick-Fil-A"

1. "I should get a longboard."

2. "Why is there so much construction?"

3. "I’m going to Chick-fil-a."

4. An 8:30 AM class isn’t that early

5. When’s the next basketball game?

6. I’m out of toilet paper

7. Mom, I miss you

8. We should buy a vacuum

9. Are the upstairs neighbors bowling?

10. Speaking of bowling, let’s go!

11. Why are all my Spanish classes in the Engineering building?

12. I lost my GCBC punch card…

13. I’ve gone to Qdoba every day this week

14. What do you mean there are group projects in college?

15. Is that Thunder?

16. I should get a hammock

17. Let’s go to the pool!

18. Why can’t I get a job?

19. Free food? I’ll be there!

20. Lopes up!

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It's not just business as usual.

Constantly having to dress business formal.

Group projects.

Applying for internships.

Being told your major is easy.

You just want to be rich already.

Explaining to people why you're a business major.

Using LinkedIn like it's Facebook.

You grow up too fast.

Trying way too hard to make a good impression on companies at career fairs.

Many of your professors have foreign accents.

You don't want to graduate, but you know that you're more than ready.

10 things that most incoming college freshmen have no idea about.

Your Schedule

The Library

Time Management

Registration

Housing

The Dining Hall

Teachers

Clubs

High School Friends

Finals

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

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