College is tough. It’s easy to slip into the motions, studying hard and often going through mini breakdowns every few weeks thinking that you can’t make it to the end of the semester without failing. It’s difficult to balance out a college student’s life: maintaining an acceptable GPA, making sure your social life doesn’t go extinct and finding an internship for the summer. However, don’t let college pull you down, there are a lot of little things that can brighten your day at the University of Maryland.
1. When you get a grilled cheese with extra condiments and the cashier only charges it as a plain grilled cheese.
2. You ask for a single scoop of ice cream but the scooper doubles the portion.
3. Finally ending your classes for the day.
4. Taking that much-needed nap.
5. Seeing a dog on campus.
6. Hearing a peaceful tune played by the pan flute guy on the
way to class.
7. Conquering Stamp hill.
8. Seeing little kids on campus.
9. Getting Stir Fry for lunch.
10. When the people who try to get students to sign petitions don’t bother you.
11. When your phone is on shuffle and it plays your favorite song.
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12. When you get into both your building and the elevator
without having to take out your swipe.
13. When you’re over on dining points.
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14. Crossing paths with a good friend on your way to class.
15. When your class ends early.
College can be a drag at times, but it’s always good to
remember the little things that make life so much better here at Maryland.
