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Pre-College Checklist

Dear Class of 2016, here’s a list of everything I wish someone would have told me before leaving for college in the fall.

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Pre-College Checklist

1. Establish a sleeping schedule:
Kill those 8-am classes, don’t let them kill you.

2. Have a summer job that's flexible:
Work somewhere you can make decent money but also seen time with family and friends.

2. Figure out how to cook in your dorm room:
Pin your favorite microwave recipes, look up ways to cook in a dorm so you don’t result to Wendy’s 4 for $4 every night.

3. Learn how to do your laundry:
Waiting to do your laundry overtime you go home is just a little inconvenient.

4. Go to all the orientation activities:
You’re never too cool for school, go to the activities (even the stupid ones) you’ll make friends!

5. Take a cool trip before leaving in August:
Something fun but cheap. Your last hurrah with friends or family, it will also give you pictures to hang in your dorm!

6. Buy clothes at the bookstore/online:
You’ll soon find out that the easiest outfit is ripping your college t-shirt and some sweats. You’ll fit in perfectly.

7. Apply for ALLL the scholarships:
College is expensive.

8. Get to know your roommates:
You will be sleeping next to them after all.

9. Have fun!
These are the best 4 years of your life! Make friends, go party, do well in school and call home often.

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