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I Am A Freshman Education Major from Columbia, SC

As a college freshman there are several things you hear on a daily around campus. Several times a day. Literally every day! And I've compiled them into a list. I call them FAQ's of college!

What year are you?

I'm absolutely positive this is the most asked question. I'm a dear freshman! This is my first year here. If me asking for directions hasn't made it quite obvious. At least it isn't like high school were I'm called freshie and laughed at for being born three years after the seniors, something I shockingly had no control over (high school seniors are odd).

Where are you from?

I get that this is typically a conversation starter but I would feel better if I had a cooler answer like Turks and Caicos rather than little old Columbia, South Carolina. Which usually prompts a series of questions like: Where in Columbia? Where did you go to high school? Do you know my friend's cousin who went to a high school in a completely other district in Columbia?

Where do you live?

We were all warned about stranger danger as children but for some reason everyone is so comfortable asking and answering which residence hall we live in. Granted it's not that easy for anyone to just walk in but the fact that I tell a stranger exactly what floor I live on when they ask is so weird. This question is usually followed by some horror story roommate experience that they've gone through in my current residence hall. Which leaves me either horrified or disgusted. Super fun!

What is your name again?

I would have to say I'm personally guilty of this one! We've been sitting beside each other in class for a solid week now. As a result we've been cracking jokes about how tired we are and discussing our weekend plans. But I do not remember your name. I'm sure everyone feels like a dud when they have to ask. It's usually prompted with a smile and a slight giggle, "Wait what's your name again?". And then you make yourself laugh harder so that person doesn't get offended and hopefully joins in with your laughter. I've been there a few times. Sorry Shanya!

What's your major?

Everyone asks this question but I'm sure no one remembers the persons answer. I'm an elementary education major. My answer is usually responded with a: "You wanna teach kids!?" Or a: "It takes a special kind of person to work with kids because if I was a teacher I would (insert extremely terrible crime that would be considered attempted murder)if they didn't listen to me." And usually everyone is shocked for some reason because I don't "look" like a teacher, whatever that means. Or you get the person who doesn't really care but thought they should ask. Who replies with a simple head nod and a "Oh okay. Cool."

Everyone has been asked these questions over their college experience. If you've managed to avoid any of them, you're definitely a loner who has no friends (that's okay girl, you're the lucky one!) So next time you began a conversation, before they even have a chance to ask say "Hey, I'm Alissa! I'm a freshman education major from Columbia, South Carolina. What about you!?".

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What's your major?

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Phase One: The “I got this” phase

Phase Two: The “I have time” phase

Phase Three: The uncontrollable sobbing phase

Phase Four: The “help me, I've fallen and I can't get up” phase

Phase Five: The rejoicing phase

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Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

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11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

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15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

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