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Looking Forward to Second Semester at USD

All the things to look forward to as this upcoming semester rolls in.

Balbina De La Garza

Jan 16, 2017

University of San Diego

Looking Forward to Second Semester at USD

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As winter break is coming to an end for my fellow USD students, there are many mixed feelings that come about. Part of us wishes that we could lay in bed forever and binge watch our favorite Netflix shows without worrying about homework, but the other part cannot wait to see all of our friends and go back to 70 degree beach weather. These past few days I have spent coming up with things I am excited for this second semester, as well as things that I hope to happen.

1. Perfect Weather

There are no nice beaches where I live, so I cannot wait to go back. Unfortunately I did not go as often last semester, so I hope that this semester I get the opportunity to go to the beach with my friends when it is sunny out.

3. The Sunset

One of the best things about living in Maher is the view outside my dorm. I am totally looking forward to taking more pictures like this next semester!

4. New Classes

Ok, yes homework and studying is no fun but you have to admit that it is exciting to meet new students and professors. You never know if you end up falling in love with a certain class!

5. Acai Bowls

Basic? Perhaps. But you can't deny that they are oh so delicious!

6. Aromas

Pleaseeee let it be open. I remember hearing that it was supposed to be open by last November, but they pushed back the date. I am really hoping that it opens by some point this semester.

7. Farmer's Market

Going to the farmer's market one Saturday with my friends was definitely a highlight of last semester, so I am really hoping that I go more often this time around.

8. Fashion Valley

Retail therapy is a must. When all hope is gone, Fashion Valley is there for you. There's nothing that a little shopping can't fix!

9. Boba

My best friend and I have a slight addiction to boba. No joke, there was a time where we went every single night to try different boba places. I miss it and cannot wait for more adventures like that.

10. My Friends

It is so true that the friends you meet in college become your family. I miss my friends from USD and cannot wait to see them and make more awesome memories!

What are you looking forward to?

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Looking Forward to Second Semester at USD

All the things to look forward to as this upcoming semester rolls in.

1. Perfect Weather

3. The Sunset

4. New Classes

5. Acai Bowls

6. Aromas

7. Farmer's Market

8. Fashion Valley

9. Boba

10. My Friends

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1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

Nobody deserves to be living in poverty.

"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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What are the benefits of raising the minimum wage?

What are the states that have set a $15/hour minimum wage?

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1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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