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7 Things That ONU Has Taught Me

WARNING: None of These Were Actually Taught in a Classroom

Kayla Baxendell

Jan 16, 2017

Ohio Northern University

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Having completed my first semester at ONU and as I am transitioning into my second I thought it would be nice to think back on what I have learned from the great school that I will call home for the next 5 1/2 years. While I say "learned" I don't necessarily mean academically, but rather personally.

1. Ohio Weather is CRAZY.

While I just live in a state over in Pennsylvania, I assumed that the weather would be generally the same while I was in school. BOY, WAS I WRONG. Ohio weather is absolutely crazy. The weather is frigid and icy one day and a warm spring time temperature the next. I can't keep up. On top of that, it is cold! I mean really cold. Who knew Ohio weather could be so much different than home?

2. You actually CAN eat too many chicken tenders.

Growing up as a somewhat picky eater, chicken tenders were my go to meal. I always thought I could eat chicken fingers for every dinner and still love them just as much. That was put to the test. Turns out chicken tenders, just like any other food, is only that good when eaten in moderation.

3. ONU is a big family.

Ohio Northern students share a bond that no one else understands, especially pharmacy students. Struggling through exams and studying for classes really does give students a special bond. Everyone helps each other through anything and acts as a family which makes college that much better.

4. Mac's warm cookies can make any day great.

Who knew a cookie could change your day with just one bite?

5. The library will help you get work done.

In college, the library is the best place you can be when trying to get your work done. While the library can be a bit crazy and loud, study rooms really do pay off and will help you stay motivated.

6. Boredom isn't an option.

ONU does a great job ensuring that students aren't bored. EVER. ONU and the student planning committee strive to have something going on all the time. If you are bored, you are doing it wrong.

7. You can do it.

If ONU has taught me anything in the last 15 weeks, it has been that you can do anything. ONU wants you to succeed and that is what I am there to do.

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The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

2. That means procrastinating, one day at a time.

3. College students don't mind dressing like crap sometimes.

4. In fact, dressing nice feels weird.

5. College students get so stressed that they contemplate dropping on a daily basis.

6. But most find another solution to deal with that stress.

7. And that solution can be pretty cheap. Anything over $5 is expensive.

8. One of the only things college students will spend money on is coffee.

9. College is just really expensive and you never forget how expensive it is.

10. But hey, we're getting a somewhat high-quality education, right?

11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

Life is full of twists and turns, but you have to keep going.

1. Wallow.

2. Cry.

3. Get Angry.

4. Tell Someone You Love Them.

5. Forgive.

6. Let go of the negative people in your life.

7. Be yourself.

8. Swallow Your Pride.

9. Stop Freaking Out Over Your Body.

10. Say No.

11. Accept Love.

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