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14 Reasons Every College Student Needs A Dog

"Before you get a dog, you can't quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can't imagine living any other way." – Caroline Knapp

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Celeste Van Winkle

I didn't know that having a dog on campus with me would make my life ten times better until my parents went away and I was stuck with the family dog. Initially, I thought she would be a huge chore. But now that time is nearing to bring her back home to my parents, I don't want to give her up. It hasn't been that long, but I've already made up my mind that as a college student, I need a dog.

1. When you come home, they greet you at the door.

Elizabeth Perry

It doesn't matter how long you're gone, It's such a good feeling knowing that you were missed. Your dog will always be excited to see you when you come home.

2. They keep you company when you're studying.

Andrea Sierra

Knowing you have hours upon hours of studying to do is dreadful, but having your dog with you makes it way more bearable and makes the time pass by faster.

3. They force you to leave the house.

Tarrie Lincoln

All dogs need to be let out, so for a couple of times a day having a dog will force you to go outside and get some fresh air. It'll brighten up yours and your dog's day.

4. They aren't as much work as you'd think.

Celeste Van Winkle

No matter what size the dog is, they sleep a lot. Besides having to take them on walks, filling up their water bowls, and letting them out, they're pretty easy to handle.

5. They keep you safe.

Mariah Hendricks

Having a dog is like having an alarm system. They can hear unfamiliar sounds way better than humans, and no unwanted guest wants to deal with the barking dog behind the door.

6. They're always down to cuddle.

Kylie Quinn

Everyone loves a good nap, and a dog is more than willing to join you.

7. You never have to go anywhere alone.

Mariah Hendricks

Anytime I need to go to the store or to a friends house, my dog is happy to join me. (As long as she gets to stick her head out the window).

8. They help you make friends.

Mariah Hendricks

Whether it's another animal or a person, nobody can resist saying hi or petting a cute dog.

9. They teach you responsibility.

Ashlee Engstrom

Most dogs will have a schedule of when to eat and when to be let out. This has helped me organize the rest of my day, and ever since having my dog around, I've gotten every task I needed to do, done.

10. They'll always be there for you when school gets overwhelming.

Jessica Pierce

After a long day of tests, classes, club meetings, greek life events, and homework, hugs, and kisses from a dog can take all that stress away.

11. They make you laugh.

Selena Lasorda

They often don't mean to, but dogs can do the funniest things. Everyone loves a good laugh, and with a dog, you're guaranteed to get that all the time.

12. You'll get exercise everyday.

Ally Hansen

Dogs do need to be walked every day. By taking them out to run around you're having fun and getting exercise in.

13.They make every picture cuter.

Mia Scicluna

Dogs are always up for a picture, they make it cuter, and help you make memories to look back on.

14. You can dress them up for events.

Elizabeth Perry

Most dogs will let you dress them up, and what's cuter than a puppy in a hat and a sweater?

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"Before you get a dog, you can't quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can't imagine living any other way." – Caroline Knapp

1. When you come home, they greet you at the door.

2. They keep you company when you're studying.

3. They force you to leave the house.

4. They aren't as much work as you'd think.

5. They keep you safe.

6. They're always down to cuddle.

7. You never have to go anywhere alone.

8. They help you make friends.

9. They teach you responsibility.

10. They'll always be there for you when school gets overwhelming.

11. They make you laugh.

12. You'll get exercise everyday.

13.They make every picture cuter.

14. You can dress them up for events.

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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.

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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

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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.

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