When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

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Things I Am Actually Going To Do This Semester

Or at least try to do.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

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The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

Southwestern University

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And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

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The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

Michigan State University

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December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

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50 Gifts To Get Your College Student This Christmas

Trying to figure out what to get your college student? Here's the list for you.

1. Weekly Planner, if they do not already have one

2. Bed Side Shelf

3. Socks, lots of socks

4. Sticky notes, you can never have too many sticky notes

5. A mini fridge if they do not already have one

6. Printer

7. Printer Ink

8. Gift Cards. Lots of gift cards to a local grocery store, or restaurants, even gas gift cards!

9. Bathroom Tote Bag

10. Highlighters, different colors - Makes note taking more enjoyable

11. Desk Planner

12. Food, every college student loves food

13. Items they can use to decorate for the holidays

14. White Board and dry erase markers

15. Surge Protectors - These are a must!

16. Storage Bins are always helpful

17. 6 or 10-foot charging cable for their phones

18. Money

19. AIR FRESHENERS!!

20. Laundry Hamper on wheels

21. Desk Lamp

22. Fan

23. First Aid Kit

24. Portable Phone Charger

25. Nice Warm Blankets

26. Slippers

27. Bluetooth Speaker

28. Coffee Maker

29. Laptop/Tablet

30. Adult Coloring Books - What's not to love

31. Stress ball

32. Microwave Ramen Cooker

33. Bluetooth Lights

34. Lights

35. Oil Diffuser

36. Phone Stand

37. Extra Sheets

38. Netflix Subscription

39. A bed tent

40. Microwave Pasta Cooker

41. College Humor Pencils

42. S'well Water Bottles

43. TV

44. Monthly Care Packages

45. Safety Device

46. Bike

47. College Gear

48. Amazon Dot

49. Quarters

50. Long Distance Touch Lamp

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This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

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