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10 Reasons To Listen To Your Mom When She Tells You To 'Travel While You're Young'

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I am a 21-year-old college student, and much of the money I make working goes towards traveling of all kinds. The term "traveling" can cover a wide range of endeavors, from taking weekend road trips to your friend's cabin, or hopping on a plane to Florida. There are endless benefits to traveling regularly, even if it means just getting out of town for a weekend. We all need it. Call me a millennial all you want, but I believe it is very important to travel as a young person in this world — here's why.

1. Travel now because you're in shape.

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Right now, you are arguably in the best shape you will ever be in. Go zip-lining, venture around the city, go hiking, just get moving! Your body is at its prime, you might as well use it!

2. Travel now in order to experience new food and drink.

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Your metabolism will never be better than it is right now. If there's any time in your life to binge-eat foreign-foods and consume unreasonable amounts of alcohol, it's now. Stray away from your typical White Claws and pizza and try something new. Who knows, you may just discover your new favorite meal!

3. Travel now to expand your horizons.

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Too often in life we get caught up in our day-to-day life and habits, and focus too much on the bubble we find ourselves in. Traveling allows us to experience the world in a new way, from a new perspective. Expand your mind.

4. Travel now to learn more about the world.

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The more you learn, the more educated you are. The more educated you are, the more knowledge you have and the more well-rounded of a person you will be. It's that simple.

5. Travel now to bond with the people you love.

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To me, there is nothing better than a vacation with those you're closest to. It allows you to see your people in a whole new light, and to appreciate them for all they are. Let's face it: new experiences are so much better when you experience them with others.

6. Travel now because nothing is holding you back.

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Think about it, in just a few short years, you could have a full-time adult job, be married, have children, etc. Right now, there isn't much tying you down. Take advantage of that.

7. Travel now to get better at budgeting your money.

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Vacations are wonderful, whether or not you have a $1000 to spend or $100. It's all about budgeting your money. With the right research, traveling can be so, so affordable! You'd be surprised; a little can go a long way.

8. Travel now because the world is huge.

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If you're like me, you want to see as much of the world as you possibly (safely) can. Well, our beautiful planet Earth has a circumference of 24,901 miles, so you better get started as soon as you can.

9. Travel now to meet new people.

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There are over 7 billion people in this world. Trust me, that's more than anyone can even fathom. Traveling allows you to understand new points of view, and to share where you come from with the world.

10. Travel now to have wonderful stories to share later.

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Some of my favorite stories and memories come directly from trips I have taken throughout my life, whether it be from a family vacay or a friend road trip. I firmly believe these tales helped to shape me into the person I am today, and they are absolutely part of me.

Personally, I would much rather spend my money on experiences rather than things. The truth is, life is much too short. You simply must take advantage of the time you have here. I for one want to see the world, and I intend to, by any means necessary.

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10 Reasons To Listen To Your Mom When She Tells You To 'Travel While You're Young'

Your metabolism will never be better than it is right now, so if there's any time in your life to binge-eat foreign-foods, it's now.

1. Travel now because you're in shape.

2. Travel now in order to experience new food and drink.

3. Travel now to expand your horizons.

4. Travel now to learn more about the world.

5. Travel now to bond with the people you love.

6. Travel now because nothing is holding you back.

7. Travel now to get better at budgeting your money.

8. Travel now because the world is huge.

9. Travel now to meet new people.

10. Travel now to have wonderful stories to share later.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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