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10 Things You Shouldn't Forget To Get Out Of Your System Before Going (Back) To College

But, if you can get these things out of your system before the tragic end of summer, you might feel a little more ready to take on the new school year.

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Aug 14, 2018

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So, USC students are two weeks out from move-in day and the start of a new semester is fast approaching. While I'm sure most of us are excited to go back to campus, there are things that we'll miss about our hometowns. But, if you can get these things out of your system before the tragic end of summer, you might feel a little more ready to take on the new school year.

1. See Your Friends

Make sure to see those friends you won't be living close to during the school year. Saying goodbye is hard, but the memory of one last epic movie marathon will get you through.

2. Go Out

If you like to get all dressed up, go out to one last fancy dinner before the world of sweatpants-clad all-nighters takes over.

3. Sleep In

Sleep in! Log those extra hours while you still can; there are no 8 am classes haunting you until you move back.

4. Fit In That Last Hair Appointment

You'll look superb for your first day and you won't have to worry about your mane until your next break.

5. Savor Your Parents' Cooking

You don't realize how much you'll miss it until you're eating your fourth pizza of the week.

6. Beach Trip

If you live near a body of water, squeeze in an end of summer beach trip! It'll give some quality time with your hometown friends and scratch that beach day itch that we all feel during the school year.

7. Burn All Your Candles

Enjoy those delightful aromas in your bedroom and leave them there. The fire safety people at your university will thank you for it.

8. Hang Out With Your Pets

If you don't have pets, hang out with your friends' pets. Major animal withdrawal is a real thing facing college students today.

9. Enjoy Being The Only One In Your Bedroom

(People who share a room, at least you'll be better adjusted) We all like having our own space, and when you move to college, that space is no longer your bedroom, so savor it while you can.

10. Visit Your Hometown Favorites

Last but not least, make one last visit to your favorite places in your hometown. If there's some special diner you love or a unique viewpoint you can't get anywhere else, stop by and say goodbye until Thanksgiving.

I hope by getting these fun things out of our systems, we'll all be a little more ready to face another year of school.

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10 Things You Shouldn't Forget To Get Out Of Your System Before Going (Back) To College

But, if you can get these things out of your system before the tragic end of summer, you might feel a little more ready to take on the new school year.

In This Article:

1. See Your Friends

2. Go Out

3. Sleep In

4. Fit In That Last Hair Appointment

5. Savor Your Parents' Cooking

6. Beach Trip

7. Burn All Your Candles

8. Hang Out With Your Pets

9. Enjoy Being The Only One In Your Bedroom

10. Visit Your Hometown Favorites

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1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

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Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

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"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

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"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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