Wednesday, June 6, 2012

20 Things I Learned In College

1. A state-school was the right fit for me.
2. I study by writing information down over and over and over.
3. Make friends in your classes from the start...it's harder later on.
4. I do not learn well by reading.
5. Buy dorky rainboots. Wear them with pride.
6. Find a balance between sleeping enough and having fun. Get sleep whenever you can. Avoiding sleep for a few crazy adventures is good (and memorable), but one too many will get you in trouble.
7. Don't study where you sleep and relax. It works for awhile...but you'll get in a rut.
8. Write down verses you need to be reminded of and hang them up in places you'll see often.
9. Pilot G-2 pens. There's no other way.
10. Find where you excel- and rest there. Don't compare yourself to things or people you aren't meant to be.
11. Don't go home between classes. Bring your homework, pack a lunch, and be productive.
12. Escala (on Pandora) is the best study station. It's also a great station to motivate you to beat your roommate's high score in Robot Unicorn Attack. ;)
13. Prioritize- if you only need 70% on a test to get an "A" in the class, but need a 90% in another class...study hard for that one and just enough for the other.
14. You're not a (fill in the blank). You're you.
15. Reading (for fun) before bed = sanity and necessary relaxation.
16. Things mean more at night. Go to bed rather than staying up thinking about things.
17. Get a job. Have a reason to go to it and enjoy it.
18. Get outside. Walk. Run. Read. Just do it.
19. Don't get stuck in a set plan. Be open to new ideas, new direction, and know that your major is most likely not going to be your life. You are going to feel like you have no idea what you're doing...be okay with that.
20. Let yourself grow and choose to live with joy...no matter what.


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