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My First Year Of College Has Taught Me A Thing Or 20

I've learned more things being in college than being in a classroom.

Graciela Vasquez
Apr 17, 2018
Texas Tech University
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It’s the end of the semester and this is what I've learned so far... if that. Thank you Texas Tech and of course, the students. Being here as a first-year student has been such a bittersweet feeling.

Coming in and not knowing what to expect was scary, but I slowly learned how to adjust to the environment. If I was ever asked what college is like I wouldn't know how to answer but, today if I’m asked what I’ve learned so far in college I can now answer with a few things or twenty. Here's a list of what I've learned so far.

1. Rushing means joining a sorority and being in a rush

2. It's okay to cry while showering

3. Ramen noodles aren't that bad

4. Cowboy boots are a must have

5. How to do laundry

6. 8 am's are only worth taking if it's a good professor

7. Tech fight song

8. Quizlet saves lives

9. You cant have "too many" leggings

10. Having a friend in each class is important

11. Meal plans fly by faster than the school year

12. I actually need a planner

13. How to study

14. Study groups are important

15. Not every textbook is necessary

16. Home cooked meals rock

17. Coffee is my best friend

18. Mental breakdowns are common

19. Freshman 15 is real or more like freshman 20

20. Joining organizations is important




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