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7 Things To Remember Your First Month Of Freshman Year

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College is hard; don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I am obsessed with coffee, drowning in homework, and I haven't worn actual pants in weeks.

College is also super amazing; the "freedom" (I'll explain), the friends, the memories, and the actual classes themselves. It's such a surreal experience and I love every second of it, pain and all.

1. DON'T SKIP CLASS

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Number one rule of all time, DON'T SKIP CLASS. Even if the teacher doesn't take off for attendance, going to class is super important. Yeah, most teachers put their class notes on canvas or you can borrow from your class, but there are certain things you learn and remember from actually sitting in class and listening. Also, most teachers only give one or two excused absences for sick days, so don't waste them. Which also leads me to my next point.

2. Take vitamins or you will get sick.

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Literally all of my friends have been getting sick. WE'RE DROPPING LIKE FLIES AROUND HERE. SEND HELP.

3. Walk to class if you can.

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I love Lindenwood, it's an amazing college, but the campus is killer. There are hills EVERYWHERE. I typically have to drive to class because my classes are all the way across campus, up a hill, and up like 5 flights of stairs. If I don't lose like 20 pounds by the end of the semester I will be crying.

4. Invest in the good snacks.

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My friend bought those mac and cheese cups from the dollar store and went on a rant about how salty they were. Were they cheaper? Yes. Did she waste the dollar and throw them away just to buy the regular ones that are only 3 dollars? Ding ding ding, we have a winner. Spend the extra few dollars on the good snacks. #treatyoself

5. Don't worry about labels.

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"Cliques disappear after high school! Everyone hangs out with everyone!" This is like 90% true. Everyone does hang out with everyone, but the clique system doesn't just disappear. It's different, but it's there. I have a few different friend groups I do different things with and I get along with all of them the same way. Embrace the labels, you'll have many.

6. Don't be afraid of greek life.

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Sorority/fraternity life is scary. Going into it is a lot of work, but it is SO worth it. I already love every single one of my sisters and I would do anything within my power that they need. They're always there for me and I always want to be there for them. I wouldn't trade my sorority for anything.

7. TAKE NAPS.

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Naps make life worthwhile. Naps, oh blessed naps, I apologize for the years of me pushing you away, please come back to me. Take. Naps.

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