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6 Things Every Newly Minted 21-Year-Old Should Do ASAP

Welcome to the legal life!

Hayley Schmitt

Feb 28, 2018

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6 Things Every Newly Minted 21-Year-Old Should Do ASAP

Hayley Schmitt

I've officially been 21 for a few weeks now and quite a few of my friends have also recently joined the 21 club. During my short time of living the legal life so far, I've discovered that there a few things that I think every newly-legal person should do. Here are a few of them:

1. Go to tastings

Whether it be ordering a flight or going to wine tastings, it is good to try a little bit of everything so that you can discover what you like. Know what kind of "buzz words" that are used to describe your favorites and you will be able to order something you will love no matter where you go.

2. Learn how it is all made

Whether it be at a winery, distillery or brewry, learning how your favorite drinks are all made helps you appreciate them so much more.

3. Don't be afraid to try new drinks

Stepping outside of your comfort zone is the only way you will get a feel for everything out there. You can always get some mini bottles to try at first if you don't want to commit to a full bottle just yet.

4. Get some classic barware

From cute wine glasses to Moscow mule mugs, go to your nearest Target or HomeGoods and stock up. Don't forget a shaker!

5. Discover your go-to drink

While it is good to try new things, finding that go-to drink is important so you aren't stumped whenever it is your turn to order at the bar.

6. Don't forget to treat yourself

Now that you are legal, the possibilities are endless. Have mimosas at brunch with your friends or snag some deals at happy hour.

Of course, with everything on this list, make sure to have a designated driver or use Uber/Lyft. It is always better to be safe than sorry!

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6 Things Every Newly Minted 21-Year-Old Should Do ASAP

Welcome to the legal life!

1. Go to tastings

2. Learn how it is all made

3. Don't be afraid to try new drinks

4. Get some classic barware

5. Discover your go-to drink

6. Don't forget to treat yourself

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No one best represents the struggle like our favorite 90s squad.

1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

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"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

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7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

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9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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