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44 Things That Went Through My Head As A Student Of ISU

I hope that you can relate to some of these thoughts as they are real.

Noah Johnson

Sep 27, 2016

Idaho State University

44 Things That Went Through My Head As A Student Of ISU

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The things that will be talked about in this article are extremely personal and I hope that many people can relate to these thoughts as being a student at Idaho State University. I will talk about 25 things that have gone through my head as a student of Idaho State University. They will be in order of freshman thoughts and progress to my now senior thoughts.

Freshman year thoughts:

1. "Wow, this school is not nearly as diverse as they portray it to be."

2. "I can't believe that I ended up at a University where there is literally nothing to do."

3. "Why the hell are all these people staring at me?"

4. "There are so many 'Mohammads' in my art class."

5. "I am so excited for my first college football game this Saturday."

6. "Is this really football?"

7. "Why the hell is it so hard to get up for my eight in the morning math class?"

8. "I feel like I only drink four locos."

9. "Why don't I EVER know what is going on, on campus?"

10."Wait, that homecoming event was today?"

Sophomore year thoughts:

11. "Well, freshman year sucked but I know this year will be better."

12. "I am happy that I am starting to get involved with clubs so I can do more stuff."

13. "I will actually try to do some leadership positions this year."

14. "Wow, I can't take this big load of work."

15. "Our football team is winning games this year!"

16. "I am glad I came to ISU."

17. "I can't stand ISU."

18. "I am starting to see more diversity around campus this year, I think."

19. "I have to get up at eight in the morning for service Saturday, really?"

20. "I am so happy I got my lazy ass up for service Saturday, this is really fun."

21. "I think I am actually starting to figure myself out."

22. "Who the hell am I anymore?"

Junior year thoughts:

23. "I think I have lost hope in most of our athletics here, but I love my school and the athletes so I will support no matter what."

24. "I actually made it to junior year."

25. "I am happy to see some of my work pay off."

26. "ISU is really growing and getting better."

27. "I have been here for this long so I might as well make the best of it."

28. "I have a lot of hope for MIKA this year."

29. "I feel like I am not learning anything in most of my classes."

30. "I love my job, a lot of work, but I love it."

31. "I think I am starting to get to know more people."

32. "I can't stand most of these people."

33. "I actually know the difference between bad alcohol and good alcohol now."

34. "MIKA parties are really fun."

Senior year thoughts:

35. "I am now a senior and it is time to buckle down."

36. "I can't believe I have to take 19 credits if I want to graduate in time."

37. "... and I really thought I was busy last year?"

38. "So many things are making more sense about life and my studies."

39. "I am so happy I got involved because I learned a lot and am able to make good impacts on the community."

40. "I want to improve everything that I am involved with."

41. "I actually like most of my classes for the first time and I am learning more because of it."

42. "Why the hell is there all this construction in the College of Business?"

43. "I really want to give this year my all and give everything a chance."

44. "My thoughts will continue to change and grow as I do"

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