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39 Things I Learned In My First Semester At College

Believe me, I've learned lot more than math equations and how to properly conjugate verbs in Spanish.

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39 Things I Learned In My First Semester At College
Rebecca Balara

I have already learned countless lessons about life and college in my first semester here. Here is a glimpse of the good, the bad, and the ugly.

1. College is not just like it is in the movies

2. Sometimes it is though

3. Coffee is a necessity

4. Waking up for an 8 a.m. class is harder than it should be

5. It's kind of nice that almost everything you need is in walking distance

6. Not every friend you make is going to last

7. You don't have to party 24/7 to have fun

8. Time management is key

9. Until it isn't.... but you'll figure it out

10. Extra curricular activities are the perfect stress reliever 

11. Washing the three dishes you have on your desk is a very satisfying feeling

12. So is making your bed

13. Dorm decor is a necessity to feel like you're at home

14. College professors aren't as scary as you would think

15. You will inevitably waste your money on a book that you only use once

16. Luckily, you can sell books

17. All your friends from high school do not just magically fall off the face of the earth, we have cell phones for a reason

18. Don't be afraid to call someone from home if you feel alone

19. Time will literally fly

20. So will laundry quarters

21. And your extra dining dollars

22. You will inevitably miss food from home

23. And you'll probably miss home itself more than you think 

24. Sunday scaries are real

25. No one really cares if you eat alone

26. You will probably have a mental breakdown at some point... or six

27. You should always have a secret stash of chocolate with you

28. Finding your perfect place to do work and study is key

29. You should find somewhere you can escape to when you want to be alone

30. You'll thank yourself for going out of your comfort zone

31. No one cares if you dress like you're going to sleep

32. But dressing nice can make you feel more confident on an important day

33. You won't immediately make your best friends

34. You will probably feel pretty lonely at first, but so will almost everyone else

35. Not everyone around you is as happy as they appear

36. Shower shoes are a necessity, plain and simple

37. Don't be afraid to try again, this is the perfect place to make mistakes

38. It's okay to take a break, everybody needs a chance to recharge

39. In the end, you get what you give, so take the opportunities you're given

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