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10 Things to avoid your freshman year of college

Having this list as you enter college will be extremely valuable and beneficial to experiencing the best year of your life!

University of Kentucky

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Madison Morgan

Ahhh good ol' freshman year. The best times and the worst times. Going to college six hours from home was the best decision I had ever made for myself, but the transition would have been much smoother had I known the things I know now. You cannot take on this beast by yourself, so allow me to lend a hand and guide you through one of the most exciting and different years of your life thus far. I have compiled a list of 10 key things to avoid your freshman year of college in order to ensure a smooth, happy, and fun first year!

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5 Simple Ways To Keep Your Relationship Happy

Have we all heard the saying "happy wife, happy life?"

Rider University Millennials of New Jersey

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Your relationship doesn´t have to be full of exchanges of lavish gifts. You do not have to go on elaborate dates and try crazy things. While those are great for a relationship, there are much simpler ways to ensure a happy and stable union.

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You May Feel You're The Only One Struggling, But Trust Me, Everyone Else Is Just As Lost

School does not come easily to me, particularly math and science courses, and oftentimes I found myself shedding multiple tears over a chapter or unit I cannot understand.

Rutgers University

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With midterm season upon us, I find that I've been immersing myself in my studies, cramming information into my head. For the past couple of days, it has been definition after definition and concept after concept, with no in between. To be quite honest, I'm tired and my head hurts. All of this studying is just making me exhausted. My brain and mind are going into overdrive, working hard to make sure that every little thing that I've been studying stays in my brain.

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How To Overcome Barriers To Achieve Goals

We have the power to overcome the challenges we are faced with.

The Ohio State University

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It seems like everyone has a goal that they wish to achieve, whether that’s an academic, fitness, personal, or professional goal. We create these goals with the end in mind, but it can be hard to start on the journey to achieving these goals. In our lives, we may encounter obstacles that temporarily prevent us from immediate achievement. What do we do: do we give up? Or do we continue on?

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Concert Hangover Relief: How to Recover from the Aftermath

Concert hangovers and post-concert depression are extremely real and here is how to get over them.

Arizona State University

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Massive display at concert, part of what causes concert hangover

Patricia Vicente

We've all had one and if you haven't experienced one then you certainly haven't been to a good concert.

Concerts are one of the few things to exist that you have to have fun at. Even more when it is one of your favorite artists that is headlining.

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Freedom vs. Curfew

No one cares if you wear pajamas to class

You don't live with mommy anymore, say hello to cereal and Ramen Noodles

Curfew? Never heard of her.

Everything said in class is most likely posted online

Sundays are now for hangovers and homework

The realization that you need your pet now more than ever

High school parties are nothing compared to college

Exams are worth way more than participation points

The library is now your new best friend

You don't live with your mom anymore... call her

Having this list as you enter college will be extremely valuable and beneficial to experiencing the best year of your life!

1. Chad from Sigma Why

2. Accepting questionable solo cups from any male whatsoever

3. Wasting all your dining dollars within the first two months of school

4. Going to the busiest library when you need to grind out a 15 page paper

5. Skipping class frequently

6. Avoiding taking the bus. You are never too cool to utilize campus transportation.

7. Stressing over assignment after assignment

8. Sitting in your dorm when everyone else is out having fun

9. Staying in your comfort zone

10. Being a douche to everyone

Have we all heard the saying "happy wife, happy life?"

1. Don´t overthink.

2. Talk things out instead of having a heated argument.

3. Pay attention to your partner.

4. Show interest in things they care about.

5. Express your love verbally.

School does not come easily to me, particularly math and science courses, and oftentimes I found myself shedding multiple tears over a chapter or unit I cannot understand.

We have the power to overcome the challenges we are faced with.

If we never attempt a task that may assist in achieving a goal, then we may never get to see the impact that goal may have had on our lives.

Facing these barriers can be intimidating, but we do have the power to defeat them.

There may be fear in starting your journey to achieve the goals, but getting started can put you on the right path and get you prepared for the challenges along the way.

Concert hangovers and post-concert depression are extremely real and here is how to get over them.

Buy tickets to a new concert.

Listen to other artists.

Keep yourself busy.

Hide your concert videos.

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