As a spring student, I (along with some friends) have definitely experienced most, if not all, of the things listed below. While starting college is an exciting thing, it easily becomes a huge waiting game for students like me. Missing out on football games, joining clubs/organizations, and many other freshman firsts can really take a toll. Here are several things that myself, and other spring students have gone through (whether we like to admit or not).
1. Planning out their dorm five times (each month)
How I wish my dorm looked
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Practice makes perfect.
2. Worrying way too much about housing
Sometimes the housing you want isn't available
Make sure to list your second, third, fourth, and fifth choice for good measure.
3. Spending an absurd amount of time on social media (especially on Saturday's)
I wish football was a spring sport
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Were you even there if you didn't like all of the #gameday pics?
4. Counting down the days until move-in
It goes by quicker than you think.
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And hours...and minutes...and seconds.
5. Explaining to everyone why they're not starting until next semester
I'm tired of repeating myself
Face it, you gave up and started saying it was a choice.
6. Mentally preparing for the thousands of students they'll see every day
Backpacks everywhere.
Oh look, a new person.
7. Freaking out about graduating on time
Overthinking the future.
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Everyone has their own timeline.
8. Racking up as many credit hours as they can to stay on track
Maybe I need Hermione's TimeTurner.
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Need. More. Classes.
9. Daydreaming about about being on campus
Have you ever wished you were in class?
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Can't you just smell the stress and hormones?
10. Reminding themselves to look at the glass as "half full"
You can do it!
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It's a different experience, but it's still exciting and just as important!
Not being there to experience your first fall semester of college is hands down one of the worst cases of F.O.M.O. (feeling of missing out) there is, but, the wait is well worth it. Finally moving in to your dorm after having the semester off will make you feel like you're truly home and where you belong. While a few of the things on this list may not be as positive as others, all of the experiences mentioned will definitely increase your school spirit, and make you a little more grateful to be on campus surrounded by your peers and fellow students.
