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10 Things College Students From Williamsburg, VA Miss

I know, this is controversial.

Olyvia Claire Lose

May 13, 2018

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10 Things College Students From Williamsburg, VA Miss

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Before leaving for college, I swore I'd never miss Williamsburg. I mean, NOTHING is open past 10 p.m. Actually, that's a lie, Cookout is open, but that just makes me fat. The weather 100% of the time is 100% humidity. Tourists do not know how to drive. The complaints go on and on, but I was wrong. The longer I'm at college, a small part of me begins to miss Williamsburg. Well, not Williamsburg as a whole, but definitely small parts.

Here are 10 things ALL Williamsburg kids miss when going to college:

1. The Cheese Shop

If you're from Williamsburg, I don't need to explain any further.

2. The outlets

Although working at the outlets has made me believe that all people are evil, living in Blacksburg makes me miss them. I mean I had no idea that people paid non-outlet prices for things. Being 10 minutes from the mall back home is amazing. Whenever I need something, I just go pick it up. Here, I have to order it online and pay shipping.

3. Warm weather

Now, Williamsburg isn't always warm, but its ALWAYS warmer than Blacksburg. Virginia Tech students aren't the only ones that can relate. Any mountain school is forever colder than sunny Williamsburg. One time I checked my phone, it was 35 in Blacksburg and 57 in Williamsburg.

4. Being close to the beach

Speaking of warm weather, did someone mention the beach? I mean this might truly be the best part of living in Williamsburg. You want to go to the beach? Leave early, you will make it there in an hour. Now, I want to go to the beach? I might as well just dream because I am not driving 6 hours.

5. Colonial Williamsburg

Yes, I know this one will be controversial, but I love walking around CW. Especially, in the spring when the weather is nice.

6. Sno-to-go

Another no-brainer. This place is heaven sent.

7. Having something to do

OK, so when you live in Williamsburg you think there is always nothing to do, but in hindsight there is always something to do. It is honestly nice having Busch Gardens and Water Country in your hometown. Plus, you are an hour from Va Beach and an hour from Richmond.

8. Target

In Blacksburg, Target is a 15 min drive... unacceptable.

9. Knowing Everyone

Knowing everyone can get annoying. Especially, when you only kind-of know someone and they are standing beside you in line at Target. You know you both know who each other are, but you don't know if you should say hi. However, knowing everyone can be slightly welcoming. You know that you will always have common connections.

10. Family

We all miss the reason we are in Williamsburg in the first place, OUR FAMILIES.

Disclaimer: This article in no way means I want to end up in Williamsburg after graduation. I just miss it sometimes.

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10 Things College Students From Williamsburg, VA Miss

I know, this is controversial.

1. The Cheese Shop

2. The outlets

3. Warm weather

4. Being close to the beach

5. Colonial Williamsburg

6. Sno-to-go

7. Having something to do

8. Target

9. Knowing Everyone

10. Family

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1. Waking Up Early in College is So Much Harder

2. You Have to Get Used to Walking Everywhere

3. Fuzzy Socks are the Cure to All Problems

4. Take Every Opportunity to Get Free Food

5. It's Okay to Gain the "Freshman Fifteen"

6. Invest in Vitamins and Supplements

7. Making Time to Clean is Essential

8. Drinking Water is Actually Important

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1. Me after every class

2. If you really care about your grades

3. When you get a new homework assignment

4. When people ask what you're going to do after college

5. When you see people who don't study and get good grades

6. We're all broke here

7. FREE FOOD IS FREE FOOD!

8. When it seems like everyone in class is smart - EXCEPT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP PROJECT!!

Other than knowledge and all those important things

How to take stairs.

Caffeine is your friend.

How to study.

Finding free food.

How to take a nap anywhere.

How to appreciate sleep.

How to procrastinate productively.

Surprise: This is not on the syllabus

1. As a freshman, one does get to be called “freshman” by upperclassmen when they walk to parties in a mob of people.

2. Some of the best stories happen after 2 a.m.

3. Upperclassmen live for meal swipes from freshman because they are poor and need free food.

4. People are struggling just as much as you are so you're not alone.

5. You will never take privacy or personal space for granted ever again.

6. You are not the only one who has slept on the community bathroom floor after a night out.

7. Skipping class for Netflix is a valid excuse.

8. It’s totally acceptable to bring a pot of coffee, a sleeping bag and a pillow to the library.

9. Having class with a friend is the best because you can trade off days on who goes to class.

10. When you are a senior, you take the easiest classes to boost your GPA.

11. How to pull an all-nighter.

12. How to handle drunk people.

13. The drunk you does not look out for sober you about 90 percent of the time.

14. How to deal with a hangover.

15. How to interact with people very different from you.

16. The perfect amount to procrastinate on every assignment.

17. How to pass a class without paying for the textbook that was "required."

18. How to calculate your grades to see what you need on every test in order to maintain a passing grade.

19. How to hook-up with someone without getting emotions involved (but we all know that doesn’t happen).

20. How to handle your roommate when you want to strangle them.

21. That you miss your parent’s every day.

22. How to get into a bar when you aren’t 21.

23. How to BS on assignments, out loud and on your resume.

24. That theme parties are the greatest.

25. How to find free events that have free food.

26. That when there are puppies on campus it will be the greatest day of your life.

27. Alarms are necessary and you must set like seven of them in order to wake up in time for class.

28. Greek parties are exactly how they are in movies.

29. Care packages are treated like Christmas presents.

30. The friends you meet in college will become your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

31. That printers only break when you need them the most.

32. Cereal, ramen noodles, Easy Mac and microwavable pancakes can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

33. That classes before 8 a.m. should be illegal.

34. Changing your major is OK.

Don't let the thesaurus-inspired vocabularies in our résumés fool you. We're actually just big kids.

"You should know exactly what career is right for your future by the time you're 18."

"Save all your money."

"Get plenty of sleep and adjust to a regular sleep schedule."

"Make sure to eat healthy, balanced meals. Don't forget those fruits and vegetables."

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