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A Few Things We All Miss About Freshman Year

Why didn't you take more naps when you could afford to?

Ava Willford
Sep 02, 2016
Ohio University
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A Few Things We All Miss About Freshman Year
Ava Willford

As I continue on with the beginning of my junior year, I am surrounded by under classmen, particularly freshmen. To be honest, I don't look back on my days as a freshman with the fondest of memories. I had such a great time in high school that college had to be forced and squeezed into the forefront of my mind. I missed home a lot and had some trouble adjusting (sophomore year was 110% better and now, I'm very happy, don't worry). Despite the less than stellar start, here are a few things that I miss about my freshmen year. From the dining halls to free time, to yes, even the lanyards.

I thought I'd start off with the lanyards. I don't know why, but I just love wearing a lanyard around my neck. I really don't understand why it gets so much flack. It's so convenient and makes everything easier. Unfortunateky now, I don't have a large need for a lanyard because I'm no longer carrying dorm keys around, so my neck is currently lanyard-less.

Next comes the dining hall. The dining hall is another thing where it seemed like sometimes I was the only one giving it love. The dining hall had everything you could want all in one place ready to be eaten by me. Salad, breakfast, Italian, burgers, dessert, EVERYTHING! I miss it so much. Again, so much easier. Don't even get me started on flex points. If you have a meal plan, I will hunt you down and we will become friends.

Finally, napping and free time. As a freshman you take all your gen-ed classes and get them out of the way. With the easier classes comes a lighter work load. With the lighter work load comes more time to chill out and relax. Oh, if only I could go back in times and appreciate that more. The things I would do for a dang nap... The things I would do.


In conclusion, being a freshmen really isn't so bad after all. I would love to rewind and live it all again. Maybe some little changes here and there, but probably mostly more naps, appreciation for Nelson, and lanyard advocacy.

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