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5 Things Nobody Tells You When You Turn 22

Where has the time gone?

Delaney Jones

Dec 13, 2016

Ashland University

5 Things Nobody Tells You When You Turn 22

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1. You don’t have to have everything figured out.

You might have no idea what you want to do, which is fine. Take every day one step at a time.

2. Time seems to pass really quickly.

In the blink of an eye, college is almost over. It felt like just yesterday that I was an anxious college freshman.

3. Being an adult is expensive.

Okay maybe they do tell you this, but you don’t realize it until it becomes real. The thought of paying off my loans after graduating is terrifying.

4. Motivation might be at an all time low.

Yes I am young, but most days it feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. There is so much out there and it feels like I have to do it all.

5. The best is yet to come.

There are no guarantees in life, but the possibilities are endless!

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5 Things Nobody Tells You When You Turn 22

Where has the time gone?

1. You don’t have to have everything figured out.

2. Time seems to pass really quickly.

3. Being an adult is expensive.

4. Motivation might be at an all time low.

5. The best is yet to come.

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Some of the best things about the upcoming holiday season.

The most common: "Is it time to go back to school yet?"

1. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”

2. “A home cooked meal at last.”

3. “Happy Holidays! I need to bake cookies and watch movies.”

4. “Reunited and it feels so good!"

5. "Okay, it's January second. Time to go back to school.”

6. "$125 to rent a textbook?"

7. “I should probably get some shifts in.”

8. “I’m broke.”

9. “I’m hungry.”

10. “How many more days left of break?”

11. “I love not having any responsibilities.”

12. “I’m staying in bed. All. Day.”

13. “Wait, should I start working out?”

14. “Wow I need to go back to school.”

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1. Buy a reusable water bottle

2. Buy a reusable coffee or tea mug

3. Reusable food wrap

4. Reusable food containers

5. Skip plastic utensil

6. Biodegradable toothbrushes

7.Reusable bags

9. Reduce food waste

10. Grown your own food

11. Reduce driving

The holiday season can be the best and most stressful time of the year, especially when more people are involved.

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2. Enough food for an actual army

3. Never enough space

4. Always Loud & Never Boring

5. Parties. Parties. Parties.

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9. DRAMA

10. The questions about life

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