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10 truths My Freshman Self Needed To Hear

Having made it through my freshman year of college and getting ready to start my sophomore year, there are a few truths that I needed to hear coming into college.

Maggi Medley

Jul 30, 2018

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1. Try to make at least one friend in each of your classes.

Odds are you are probably going to struggle in your classes at some point; it makes it easier if you have a friend to struggle with or to help you.

2. Even the best students will struggle, but that's totally OK.

Being a straight-A student most of the time and always being used to doing well in school really set me up for a shock in college. I struggled at multiple things, but that is totally normal. In the end, everything was fine.

3. Just because someone from your high school goes to the same college as you doesn't mean y'all should be friends.

Honestly, even if your best friend made it to the same college as you, that doesn't mean you should limit yourself to just them. College is your chance to explore; don't cling to the past too much.

4. Just because that football player is cute doesn't make up for his bad personality.

Honestly, I know the idea of dating a cute athlete, and going to all of their games is a great idea, it doesn't mean that you should. It doesn't matter how cute they are if their personality sucks.

5. You need to study.

Coming from someone who had never had to study before college, you need to study. If you don't know how to study, ask for help and learn what works best for you, but it needs to be a regular thing.

6. It's OK to ask for help.

Coming from someone who is stubborn and independent, sometimes you just have to ask for help. It's totally OK to admit you're struggling; that's the first step to fixing the problem.

7. Freshmen 15 is a real thing.

I was a skeptic, until it happened. Eat healthy, work out, and take care of yourself. You aren't getting any younger.

8. Nothing good happens after midnight.

I know staying up with friends, partying or whatever can be fun, but honestly sleep is so important. Know your limits, and keep a healthy balance between sleep and fun.

9. Keeping your parents updated is important.

They miss you, and they want to know what's happening, so keep them in the loop.

10. Make your time count.

Do big things, step out of your comfort zone, and grow as a person. You don't want to look back on your freshman year and realize that you wasted it doing stupid stuff.

Make your time count because time is one thing you can't get back.

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Having made it through my freshman year of college and getting ready to start my sophomore year, there are a few truths that I needed to hear coming into college.

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1. Try to make at least one friend in each of your classes.

2. Even the best students will struggle, but that's totally OK.

3. Just because someone from your high school goes to the same college as you doesn't mean y'all should be friends.

4. Just because that football player is cute doesn't make up for his bad personality.

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7. Freshmen 15 is a real thing.

8. Nothing good happens after midnight.

9. Keeping your parents updated is important.

10. Make your time count.

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Sometimes, we just can't help the feelings we have

1. Wow. My voice sounds amazing with this song.

2. Okay, if you can't sing, don't do it.

3. But wait, I don't think I can be friends with someone who isn't going to jam out in the car with me.

4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

5. Stop light. Act calm. Be cool.

6. Yes! Green light! Back at it!

7. I don't know this song, but I'm going to sing along anyway.

8. Why am I not famous yet?

9. Being next to someone who can't sing so you feel good about yourself because you rock!

10. OK, I'm so good. I need to sing louder so I can help these people out.

11. My voice doesn't reach some of those notes, maybe I should sit this one out.

12. Randomly bursting out in song and getting weird looks because of it.

13. God, thank you so much for giving me a good voice.

14. Man, I feel bad for people who can't sing.

15. Was I just humming? Did they hear me?

16. Having dance moves to go along with most songs.

17. Not being able to stop yourself at correcting people when they mess up.

18. Maybe I should post myself singing.

19. Nah, can't do it. Dumb idea.

20. Having my own personal concert in the shower. Every single time.

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1. Having time to nap between classes or at all.

2. Waking up 10 minutes before your class starts and making it there in time.

3. Making it to class in general

4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

5. When you didn't do the homework and the teacher decides not to collect it for that day.

6. Getting that "I'm sorry, but class is cancelled" email.

7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

8. Actually enjoying a class and understanding all of the material.

9. Having a friend to eat lunch with.

10. Finishing an assignment before the due date.

11. When there is free food on campus.

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1. You can't remember your last day off.

2. Whenever someone asks to hang out, you're working.

3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

6. Finally seeing your friends and having way too much to catch up on.

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1. How to shower in less than 10 minutes.

2. Being comfortable sweating, like all the time.

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4. Naps are essential for survival.

5. Even extreme extroverts need alone time.

6. How to remember names in a few short hours.

7. The freedom in sharing your faults.

8. Showering every day is not necessary.

9. Fake it til you make it.

10. Bugs are the enemy.

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7. Wear Crocs

8.Run on 4 hours of sleep

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