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As We Say Goodbye, Here Are Some Highlights Of 2016

You were bad, but not the worst.

Ally Rogers

Dec 26, 2016

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As We Say Goodbye, Here Are Some Highlights Of 2016

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Out with the old and in with the new. 2016 has come and gone so quickly, and our world saw many hard times and many happy times along the way. We laughed together; we cried together, and we even tried to get tickets to Hamilton and failed miserably together. It was the year of new movements, new ideas, new leaders, new experiences, and new outlooks. It was the year of unnecessary arguments on Facebook and ridiculously funny election memes. Yes, I can admit that this year was not the best in the slightest (*hint hint* Donald Trump was elected President), but some good things did come out of 2016. Here are some of my favorites:

1. Stranger Things

The list could stop here. Please watch it on Netflix if you haven't already. It will change your life.

2. SeaWorld stopped breeding killer whales.

I waited for this to happen for so long, and my wish came true. Made my whole 2016. #EmptyTheTanks

3. Leonardo Dicaprio won a freaking Oscar.

What a magical moment.

4. The 2016 Rio Olympics

USA. USA. USA. MICHAEL PHELPS. MICHAEL PHELPS. MICHAEL PHELPS.

5. Leslie Jones at the 2016 Rio Olympics

She lost her mind and so did we.

6. Joanne the Scammer

This was the year of being truly iconic.

7. Pokemon GO

Even though it lived and died; it was still a fun time while it lasted.

8. Hamilton still being everything.

YAY HAMLET.

9. Frank Ocean finally came out of hiding.

This long-awaited album made us sigh with relief and made the weight of 2016 come off of our shoulders.

10. Finding Dory

Shall I say more?

11. Many, many good memes.

This one.

And this one.

Can't forget about this one.

Or this one.

12. David S. Pumpkins

Any questions?

13. The Cubs won the World Series.

It was well worth the wait.

14. Lady Gaga won the Super Bowl.

You can watch her highlights here.

15. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

After the whole Brangelina sadness, Ryan and Blake were there to show us that love still exists.

16. James Corden

Carpool Karaoke was there to lift our spirits when we felt helpless because of the horrors 2016 brought. Thank you, James, for being the angel that you are.

Here's to 2017. May it bring even better things.

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You were bad, but not the worst.

1. Stranger Things

2. SeaWorld stopped breeding killer whales.

3. Leonardo Dicaprio won a freaking Oscar.

4. The 2016 Rio Olympics

5. Leslie Jones at the 2016 Rio Olympics

6. Joanne the Scammer

7. Pokemon GO

8. Hamilton still being everything.

9. Frank Ocean finally came out of hiding.

10. Finding Dory

11. Many, many good memes.

12. David S. Pumpkins

13. The Cubs won the World Series.

14. Lady Gaga won the Super Bowl.

15. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

16. James Corden

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The transition into adulthood is never easy

1. "Unlimited Freedom!"

2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

4. "Whose idea was this 8 AM?"

5. I'm so looking forward to that nap."

6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

It's easier than you think.

1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

6. You need someone to talk to about personal stuff or homework that isn’t your mom.

7. Classes will be boring and quiet for you if you don’t know anyone.

8. Walking around campus is just awkward.

9. Homework help and study buddies do not exist.

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

1. Comfort

2. Confidence

3. Surprises

4. Self Esteem

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

1. You dress for the temperature of the library, not the weather outside.

2. You say hello to the security guard when he or she walks by.

3. The employees at Starbucks know your name and order.

4. You eat all your meals at a library cubby, not at your own house.

5. You take the quiet floors very seriously.

6. Any night you are not at the library is a special occasion.

7. You have shown up to the library hungover on more than one occasion.

8. Your friends always text you when they are going to the library because they know you will be there.

9. You have taken a nap in the library at some point.

10. You know all the cold and hot spots in the library.

11. You've seen your studying pay off.

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