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The Countdown Is Real

Less than 24 days till I become a UGA college freshman

Kayla Lambert

Jul 22, 2020

University of Georgia

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The days till we go back to college are coming closer and closer, and I know I am not alone in this countdown. As an incoming UGA freshman, I do not move in until August 14^th; however, I have friends who are moving in as soon as August 2nd. The fact that we are getting to go to college is so exciting, and I cannot wait to start this next chapter of my life. Here are a few tips I have learned while I have been packing for college.

Get organized

I know it is to figure out exactly what to bring and what you use every day. Trust me I am in the same situation but have found creating a list of what I have found I needed through dorm sites online, friends, etc. on my phone has helped me feel so much more relaxed. Sure, I am not 100% positive I will not need to run out on a late-night Target run but being organized lets me know that I am ready to move out.

BINS are a necessity

This sounds super random, but bins are honestly the best way to compile your stuff. Not only do you now know where all your stuff is, but also being able to glance over at your bins filled with what you're bringing to college brings comfort that you are going be going in the fall.

Wardrobe

Start familiarizing yourself with your school's fall calendar. Especially, with the changes in scheduling occurring this will help you be on top of what you need to pack. I know for a fact that I will be needing to do some wardrobe swaps with each changing season as I have too many clothes. Therefore, for right now I am just packing summer clothes as I know it will be hot in Athens.

Communicate with your roommate

Make sure you talk to your roommate about what they are planning to bring. I know a lot of people who split up the big purchases with their roommates, such as one brings the TV and the other brings a futon and so on. No point assuming your roommate is bringing an item when they have no clue.

Download a countdown app

The days are ticking down till college kids get to go back! Get pumped up and download a countdown app. This year will definitely be different from years' past, but we are going to have a great time starting this next chapter of our lives!

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Get organized

BINS are a necessity

Wardrobe

Communicate with your roommate

Download a countdown app

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

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Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

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4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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