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13 College Things You Do Totally Different As A Junior

Another year older, another year wiser.

Kelsey Dietrich

Sep 10, 2018

Bowling Green State University

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13 College Things You Do Totally Different As A Junior

Kelsey Dietrich

The difference between a college freshman and a college sophomore is pretty predictable. You are no longer a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed frosh dressed in cute clothes arriving at each class at least 10 minutes early unsure of where you are headed next; rather, sophomores know exactly where each building is located and that wearing sweats to class is perfectly acceptable. Yet, what is to expect during the next year of your undergraduate studies; surely there can't be that much of a difference between a college sophomore and a college junior, right?

Wrong.

Here are 13 college things you do totally different when you are a college junior.

1. Living space

Sophomore: I am so happy to live on campus for another year; this place is like my second home.

Junior: Thank goodness I no longer have to attempt to survive and thrive in a shoebox. Here's to living in my first apartment.

2. Packing

Sophomore: I just left all of my dorm necessities in a tote over the summer so I can conveniently throw it in my car the day before classes begin. I don't even have to pack!

Junior: I didn't even realize I had this much stuff. How does one accumulate so many things and how do I know what I'll need in the apartment? I have to bring it all.

3. Food

Sophomore: Sweet, the dining hall has the mac 'n' cheese bar today!

Junior: How do you cook?

4. Parking

Sophomore: There is one student lot and it is literally on the outside edge of campus as far away from everything as possible. Better wear my good walking shoes.

Junior: There are five commuter lots and they are all centrally located. This is amazing.

5. Class schedule

Sophomore: I still have a couple gen-eds to wrap up but I get to start in on my major courses this semester and I am so excited.

Junior: 18 credit hours of all my major courses; I'm either going to love my life or hate it.

6. Decorations

Sophomore: I have a couple cute door decorations to make my little space feel homey and inviting.

Junior: Who can afford to decorate an apartment while also furnishing the entire thing?

7. Waking up

Sophomore: *Rolls out of bed 5 minutes before class starts and hustles there from the dorm*

Junior: *Sets 3 alarms to be sure to get up with enough time to get ready, drive to campus, find parking, and then hustle to class*

8. Professors

Sophomore: I cannot wait to meet some more new professors this year.

Junior: *Takes all electives with the same prof*

9. Backpack

Sophomore: I'll take a good pen, my planner, and my computer. If I forget anything, I can run back to my room and grab it between classes.

Junior: Textbooks, notebooks, writing utensils, planner, umbrella, laptop, laptop charger, phone charger, water bottle, travel coffee mug, food... I need a massage.

10. Involvement

Sophomore: I plan on joining a couple more orgs this year, now that I know I can truly handle my workload and just surviving college in general.

Junior: I have a meeting for a different group every night this week plus an interview.

11. Internships

Sophomore: Whoa, the word "internship" is so grown up. Nothing I have to worry about right now.

Junior: So I'm amazed I was actually offered a position with the company I applied to intern for. This will be great for my professional development.

12. The first day of class

Sophomore: Syllabus day! Yay, so easy!

Junior: I already had two online homework assignments, a project outline, and three chapters to read and class starts TOMORROW.

13. The future

Sophomore: Thinking about the future is nothing I have to worry about right now. I am just starting my second year of college, all that matters is that I have my life together right here, right now.

Junior: Along with my 18 credit hours this semester, I also need to thoroughly search graduate school options and make an outline of the requirements for each place I intend on applying to. Although it's still a year away, I want to be as prepared as possible and it's never too late to start planning the next step.

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13 College Things You Do Totally Different As A Junior

Another year older, another year wiser.

1. Living space

2. Packing

3. Food

4. Parking

5. Class schedule

6. Decorations

7. Waking up

8. Professors

9. Backpack

10. Involvement

11. Internships

12. The first day of class

13. The future

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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

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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

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

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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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