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10 Guilty Pleasures That College Students Live For

Going out on the weekend (ok, or the weekday!).

Chelsea Carlos

Dec 06, 2017

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10 Guilty Pleasures That College Students Live For

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We all know that college is the worst when it comes to stress and sometimes it's hard to find time to do enjoyable activities. However, here are 10 guilty pleasures of a college student who doesn't have nearly enough time for anything at all.

1. Movie Night

You may think that TV and movies rot the brain. However, that isn’t really the case. In fact, lots of intelligent people view watching TV as a way to shut their brains off, and watching all the "Star Wars" movies in a row is a lot of fun as well for college students.

2. Exercising

You don't have to be a gym buff to enjoy working out and letting off a little steam!

3. Going Out On The Weekend (Or Even Weekday?!)

Whether it’s dinner with friends or a night at the club, you can believe that if college students don’t have extremely pressing deadlines that they’ll be headed out to have a good time.

4. Wine Night

This is similar to movie marathons, but it’s just a nice night to lie in with your friends and take a breather. It’s an important lifestyle choice, don’t judge.

5. Caffeine

It’s definitely not healthy and we absolutely know that, but hey, you have to study for eight consecutive hours somehow, right?

6. Sleep

This may seem a bit odd to some, but when college students are focused on school for a couple days in a row, it feels amazing to take that break to get a good night's sleep. Regardless of whether or not it's deserved.

7. Online Shopping

Blowing off some steam with a bit of retail therapy is pretty! Nothing feels like ordering your favorite Christmas sweater during the winter season.

8. Youtube

Okay, we all know Youtube is a black hole. This is no exception for college students and often we find ourselves looking up weird videos and falling into the cycle of odd happenings.

9. Doing Nothing At All

Not sleeping, not studying, and not even using the phone. Sometimes it’s therapeutic to just vegetate and maybe grow roots into the bed.

10. Haircuts, Mani-Pedi’s, and Blowouts

Sometimes it’s necessary, but other times it’s super fun! Pampering yourself is always a great time.

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10 Guilty Pleasures That College Students Live For

Going out on the weekend (ok, or the weekday!).

1. Movie Night

2. Exercising

3. Going Out On The Weekend (Or Even Weekday?!)

4. Wine Night

5. Caffeine

6. Sleep

7. Online Shopping

8. Youtube

9. Doing Nothing At All

10. Haircuts, Mani-Pedi’s, and Blowouts

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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