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The Christening Of A New Fall Semester For College Students, As Told By Michael Gary Scott

"It's Britney, bitch."

Caleigh Pittman

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Michael Scott is wiser than we give him credit for and "The Office" is ALWAYS relatable.

1. Rolling up to campus knowing you're not freshmeat

There's no better feeling than coming back to campus and knowing more people than you did the year prior. And as an extra bonus, you're not the youngest kid on the playground—you know most of the tricks, tips, dos, and don'ts.

2. Finally being reunited with your friends from all over the country

Face it–we all know that we talk to three people from high school AT MOST. Your town isn't your stomping grounds anymore and you forfeited the throne to the younger kids. Going back to school means that you finally get to link up with your new and improved squad.

3. Remembering that school comes with homework and stress

We're wishing that our first week is just like high school: Doing almost nothing and having no homework. Buuuuuuuut college is a different story. "Syllabus week?" What's that?

4. Realizing that you didn't save as much money as you originally planned

I promised myself that I return to school with extra money and that I would save everything I made after June first. Yet, here I am, thinking I can afford a two-week international vacation and buying everything I see at Target. It looks like a job off-campus will have to be "the move" this year so that I can afford my boujee lifestyle.

5. Seeing someone you had a fling with last semester... But you thought they were transferring

We never ended up being together because he swore a thousand times that he wasn't coming back, but there he is... Walking across the lawn... Or does he have a secret evil twin? Nope, just him. I'm avoiding that disaster at allllllll costs. No habla Inglés.

6. It's finally valid to party on a weeknight again

Margarita Monday? Tequila Tuesday? Wine Wednesday? Thirsty Thursday? And Fireball Friday? Sign me up for all of the above! Sometimes you need a weekend in the middle of your week. It's college–no one can judge you. Chances are, everyone else is doing just the same. (After homework, assignments, essays, and responsibilities are finished, of course.)

7. Walking into class to see unexpected homies

At least I know that if I'm going down, I won't be going down alone. Having the same handful of people in some of your classes each semester is great; You get new study buddies, more people to get notes from, and classmates become friends with.

8. Finally getting to be over-dramatic about every small dilemma

"The other night, I said 'OK' instead of 'okay'... He totally thinks I was mad at him and I'm a psycho. I have to transfer and change my name. It's over for me. The whole school is going to think I'm crazy!" I promise it's not that deep. But having over-dramatic friends really makes you analyze texting more than you ever have before.

9. Forcing yourself to work on the "back to school bod" you were supposed to get over the summer

"I'll come back to school looking so good that no one will recognize me," I say, at the beginning of May. Here I am, the week before move-in and the only exercise I've done was moving my arms from the fork to my mouth consistently. We'll just try again when the gym is free on campus and healthy meals aren't as expensive since it's just cafeteria food.

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The Christening Of A New Fall Semester For College Students, As Told By Michael Gary Scott

"It's Britney, bitch."

1. Rolling up to campus knowing you're not freshmeat

2. Finally being reunited with your friends from all over the country

3. Remembering that school comes with homework and stress

4. Realizing that you didn't save as much money as you originally planned

5. Seeing someone you had a fling with last semester... But you thought they were transferring

6. It's finally valid to party on a weeknight again

7. Walking into class to see unexpected homies

8. Finally getting to be over-dramatic about every small dilemma

9. Forcing yourself to work on the "back to school bod" you were supposed to get over the summer

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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

Obviously the best superpower.

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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