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    27 Bits Of Advice You Wish You'd Heard Before Starting College

    If only you could turn back time.

    1. Have more late-night and early-morning conversations.

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    2. Don't join everything.

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    It's just not possible.

    3. Alcohol, while stimulating, doesn't make you more charming.

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    Contrary to what your drunk self likes to think.

    4. Energy drinks aren't healthy.

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    Look it up.

    5. Free time comes at a cost.

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    It's really just a delicious illusion.

    6. Watch your eating.

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    Don't let ramen and spaghetti become the bane of your existence.

    7. Don't be that person at the end of the party.

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    Pace yourself.

    8. You can write a 20-page paper in one night, but you probably shouldn't.

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    Unless you want to join the I-did-it-the-night-before-so-I'm-more-effortlessly-brilliant-than-you club, whose membership is currently booming.

    9. Dating is better than hooking up.

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    Yup.

    10. Always make time for friends.

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    You'll be glad you did.

    11. Learning to dance is well worth it.

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    It'll make going out loads easier and much more fun.

    12. Try it, especially if it scares you.

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    13. Playing frisbee is not overrated.

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    Many a leisurely afternoon can be enhanced with a frisbee.

    14. Professors are real people you can befriend, professionally of course.

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    It'll definitely come in handy when you need letters of recommendation.

    15. Getting your friends to win at life is the best way to win too.

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    16. You can’t major in everything so pick your best bet.

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    17. Don’t jump hoops for social acceptance. Find and be yourself.

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    Easier said than done.

    18. If you can't find it on campus, make it.

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    Unless it's crazy illegal.

    19. Money might be scarce, but you don’t need that much to have fun.

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    The best things in life are free if you know how to find them.

    20. Mix functionality and fun: find internships and study abroad.

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    Best thing ever.

    21. Let your creative side roam.

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    Just let all that pent-up weirdness out.

    22. Top marks aren't everything.

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    Now, now, I know this is hard to accept, but don't let me tamper with years of parental conditioning.

    23. Start a hobby now or never.

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    Like botany or brewing beer under your bed. Whatever.

    24. Always spare some time for what you love.

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    Plus, it's a great way to de-stress.

    25. Miss class sparingly.

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    You'll pat yourself on the back during exam time.

    26. It's OK to ask for help.

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    Seriously.

    27. Make great memories and learn cool stuff because there's nothing better.

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