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  • DarkestStorm

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    Wow I talk a lot, I'm sorry... At the State university they have tons of electives, extracurriculars, people...Their classes are really big, 200-400 each. Minus a couple super small ones with about 20-40 people. The campus is also gorgeous there. I've been there a lot.
    January 22nd, 2012 at 03:47am
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    I love college. There's a lot more freedom than living with parents. I now have my own dorm room since my friend/roommate met so that's great. There's a lot of space here now, there will be even more when she comes and gets her crap! Just kidding...Anyway, living in the dorms is nice because you can meet people easily. My college is set up like suites suites on each floor, with four rooms and a living room for each one. It's nice. Minus the open door policy my RA has in the suite. That sometimes sucks.

    The food could be better but I won't complain.

    It's a nice small college and everyone knows everyone almost. Except me because I don't pay attention to anyone. xD It's also a Christian college so everyone here is basically nice. Lol.

    Classes are either in one two buildings so you don't have to walk really far. It's just like across the street and all the way over to the other side of the school parking lot.

    There's also this really big state university literally across the street from the campus. We have full access to the library over there which is awesome because the library there is really cool. There's also this huge, amazing student union there too with these food courts, book store, bowling arena, video game room, it's great.

    A lot of students dual degree with this college and the university. Dual degree is basically one major at each college which is great. It usually takes 5-6 years though. I'm going to try to dual degree next year hopefully. I still need to apply, ugh... I really like a lot of the professors here. There are some bad ones though.

    Um...Student life...There are sports teams, yearbook, multiple choirs...That's basically it for extracurriculars. That's it for the college wise.

    I'll tell you the best part about living in this town. It's only an hour away from my "hometown" which is good. Anyway, there's this place called Aggieville and you just have to walk down the street and you're there. In Aggieville there are various restaraunts, fast food places, an awesome bookstore, the giant university book store, Starbucks, actually a ton of coffee shops, Coldstone, Subway, there was a CD Tradepost but it closed v.v.

    I'll stop there. There's also around 40-60 bars in Aggieville. So that's great...for the University students and the students that possibly drink from my college even though they're not supposed to. Now I'll stop. Overall, I like it. There's privacy, places to go, people to see (if I ever saw them), interesting classes. I guess I'll talk about my classes. I'm taking American lit, the prof is great. i'm taking a Family class which is really interesting and awesome because we're looking at everything from a sociological view point which I love. There's a interpersonal communications class which I feel will be good for me due to my lack of communication. *rolls eyes* As well as my Biblical Interp. class that I am retaking because I failed it last year. v.v College is great, just make friends, actually socialize (unlike me), do well in classes, and attempt to go to sleep at a decent hour. I don't do that last one real well. xD
    January 22nd, 2012 at 03:44am
  • Manbear-n'-Me!

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    I love how you mentioned no whoring, and people went ahead with it anyways...XD

    I have a journal up with all the stories I've read and liked. I've put a review up for all of them. =)
    http://www.mibba.com/journals/read/286308/ (If you're still interested.)

    Sorry, I don't mean to be lazy; it's just a whole lot!!
    January 22nd, 2012 at 01:53am
  • AddyJade

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    Could you check out my story "The Heart of Neverland" if you haven't already? Thanks :)
    January 22nd, 2012 at 01:46am
  • wx12

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    I absolutely love college. You'll love the freedom, having more control over your schedule, all the awesome volunteer opportunities and organizations you can get involved in. I recommend studying far from home. You'll feel proud of yourself when you realize how independent you are.

    Like IncandescentLove said, ask as many questions that pop into your head! Good luck!
    "Only affiliate yourself with ones BOTH nationally and university-approved. Those who aren't are involved in bad things. "
    There are some local sororities/fraternities that don't have a national chapter or organization; they were started by local people at the university and they can still be respectable, they have to abide by the same rules. A lot of times, those sororities are less formal and smaller, which appeals to some people. I wouldn't count them out.
    January 22nd, 2012 at 01:05am
  • asteroid

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    IncandescentLove has some good tips. At my school, there are certain sororities or fraternities strictly dedicated to certain subjects. For example, there's an agriculture sorority and I think a biology one too. They host study sessions and are available for anyone who needs extra help in subjects.

    One last note- be careful of non-academic (not the ones I mentioned above) frats and sororities. Only affiliate yourself with ones BOTH nationally and university-approved. Those who aren't are involved in bad things. Two frats lost recognition at my school last semester (both by the national headquarters and the university) for: one, having a gun and drugs in the house; the other, reports of drugs and statutory rape.
    January 22nd, 2012 at 01:04am
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    It can be fun. Most of all, it's a lot of freedom that many people enjoy (and abuse) and entails responsibilities that most people aren't mature enough to deal with. You'll come across a lot of people who only want to party and do drugs, but if you're not into that, you most certainly don't have to be around them.

    Time flies by so fast. Because the classes aren't in a restricted schedule like high school (as in, you enter the building around 7, you leave around 2, etc.). There are days you could have an 8 am and then a 3 pm. There's a lot of time to do homework and get involved in stuff.

    The courseload is also very difficult, and it won't ease up over time. Manage your time wisely, and hit the library often if you need a quiet place to study.

    The food is great at first. After a month, it will probably begin to suck, and it is not likely that it will improve over the last seven semesters, haha. That's what I ran into my first semester that just ended.

    If you like your sleep, buy ear plugs. They're a lifesaver.

    Overall, enjoy yourself! Good luck with applying!
    January 22nd, 2012 at 01:00am
  • Jessii Tara;

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    you can check out Rule the World if you'd like.
    January 22nd, 2012 at 12:52am
  • StandUp

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    I'm not in college but I've toured a lot because of a group/club/scholarship thing I'm in and I recommend asking ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU CAN!

    Ask what kind of activities they have for students (I went to one that had a movie theater and played whatever was the most popular movie out in theaters at the time, and for like 2 dollars!), figure out what kind of sororities they have or clubs, study/support groups, all of it. If they have a good support/study group system it's always a plus because then you know where to go if the work becomes too tough.

    I know that if you're going to be taking a popular major, to sit in the front row. That way the teacher will notice you and it's usually nice because then you may be able to get brownie points for when you may need help later on....
    January 22nd, 2012 at 12:49am
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    Anything by spacejunkie. :)
    January 22nd, 2012 at 12:42am
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    How to Make a Human by Oddity.
    If you like humour, this is the funniest thing I've read, period.
    January 22nd, 2012 at 12:42am
  • little motorkitty;

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    College, for me, was fun. Strange and new and really, really difficult but fun.

    Also, you should read Lonely Girl by bella heart shawnee
    January 22nd, 2012 at 12:41am