"Resolutions" Every College Kid Says They Will Keep In The Next Year
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"Resolutions" Every College Kid Says They Will Keep In The Next Year

Because who actually keeps their resolutions?

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"Resolutions" Every College Kid Says They Will Keep In The Next Year
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So New Years was just yesterday meaning most of you have created your resolutions and are ready to start them (and also break them)! Here are the most typical resolutions college kids try and keep each and every year!

1. "I'm going to lose all the weight I gained over Christmas Break"

Kudos to the people who actually go to the gym more after coming back for break, but every college kid can agree that coming back to campus with a newly loaded dining card is very tempting. Also, it's hard to try and eat healthier in the new semester, especially because there is no more homemade cooking and sometimes, Chick-Fil-A just sounds like the best option.

2. "I'm going to start studying for finals way earlier this year"

Especially after my first time taking college finals, this is one of my new resolutions (which I know I won't follow through on). Finals week is so stressful as is and all I felt that entire week was wishing I started studying at basically the beginning of the semester. Cumulative finals are definitely the worst and it always feels great to have a head start, except I'll be the first to admit that it is easy to put off studying even during the last few hours you have until the final!

3. "I'm not going to go out before my 8am test tomorrow"

Being in a fun and hip college town, mine being Auburn, makes it tough to want to stay in or study all night before a big test the next morning. There are always way "better" options (or at least at the time it seems) rather than getting enough hours of sleep or studying just a little bit more. There's fun restaurants, stores, and bars all around campus and it's always hard to say no to your friends, especially if you are sick and tired of studying for the day!

4. "I'm never going to skip class again"

Sometimes, things come up. You have a big test the class after or you just need some rest! But every college kid is kidding themselves if they say they will never skip class and never have! It's very tempting to go get breakfast instead, or to sleep in a couple extra hours (because in college, those really matter).

5. "I'm going to be organized all semester"

Life gets busy and some mornings, it is easier to roll out of bed rather than making your bed before class. Also, buying a planner always makes me feel way more organized, but then at the end of the semester, I realize I never used it. It's not that hard to clean up after a rough week, but it's definitely pretty close to impossible to keep everything clean and organized while going to class and having a decent social life.

Although having new resolutions is fun, make sure to make them a little bit more realistic so you aren't totally kidding yourself!

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