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The Differences Between Freshman Vs. Sophomore Year

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The Differences Between Freshman Vs. Sophomore Year

Coming back for my second year at school, I realized that there’s no more “newness,” no more “It’s only freshman year.” I’m now the old news sophomore, which can be both good and bad. While freshman year is full of excitement, fun, and meeting new people, in sophomore year, I feel much more settled and confident. I now know how to get to all of my classes (most of the time), I have a great group of friends, and I’ve learned how to manage my time and balance my classes. Freshman year is fun, but sophomore year is much more realistic.


First Date Dash of the Year:

Most freshmen will try and look perfect, while sophomores...

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Sophomore:


First Football Game of the Year:

During freshman year, you can't wait for the first game of the year, but by sophomore year, you'd rather eat pizza and watch the game on TV.

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Sophomore:


Moving in:

In freshman year, it’s sad to leave your parents for the first time, but by sophomore year, you’re a pro.

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Syllabus Week:

While freshmen tend to lose it during syllabus week, sophomores remain composed.

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First Day of Classes:

Freshman year, you wake up and straighten your hair, but by sophomore year, rolling out of bed five minutes before class is typical.

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Recruitment:

To Freshmen, recruitment is a cute, adorable event. But to sophomores, recruitment is way too much work.

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Going out:

By sophomore year. the excitement of going out begins to wear off, and staying in with a few friends sounds like a lot more fun.

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