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If I Could Rewrite My College Application Essay

When I think back to five years ago when I was apply for college, I realize just how far I’ve come in my life. Why they let kids make major life decisions at the age of 18, I may never know. But now that I’m a recent grad, the whole application process has me thinking, if I could go back and redo my application essay, what would I say? Let’s start with what I wouldn’t say, which is basically everything that I submitted. I was applying to Ohio University for journalism, so my tactic was to write something super heartfelt and meaningful. The essay question was something along the lines of tell us why studying journalism is important to you. I wrote about the Holocaust, and I seriously wish that was a joke. Here’s what I should’ve wrote:    

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9 Ways UCF Students Dress for Game Day

9.) Frat Guys: There are two ways to accomplish the right fraternity look. A) A classic polo and shorts that stop above the knee are typical when you add boat shoes. B) For some reason wearing a tie and button up with khakis is logical game day attire for fraternity boys. I don’t particularly understand this, as it’s a sporting event and sweltering hot in Florida, but pretty boys need to look pretty I suppose. Just try out both looks and see what fits best for you, then add a solo cup to finish. 8.) Sorority Girls: At least they tend to stick with the right colors. It’s a typical trend to wear a dress or an unhealthy amount of chevron. Basically, try your best to look like a southern belle, and you succeed. 7.) Here for the Beer: You know what he’s really here for when he walks up in a t-shirt

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Study Shows When College Students Are Most Likely To Try Drugs For The First Time

New studies have been released showing which months college students tended to be trying specific drugs for the first time, brought to us by ABC Eyewitness News. As a parent sending your children off to college, you obviously fear that they’ll get peer pressured or follow the crowd into bad habits like smoking, drinking, and doing drugs. Since you don’t have much control over your children when they go away to college, this study provides insight on when the best times to talk about drug use with your children are. Stimulants, like Adderall and Ritalin, are hugely popular on college campuses. Adderall and Ritalin are drugs that are prescribed to ADD and ADHD patients to help them focus more on their school work, homework, and during everyday situations where attention is needed. Studies have shown that college students who are not diagnosed with ADD or ADHD are most likely to start

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20 Ways To Be Productive/Keep Busy On Your Day Off

At least one day a week, you’ll have off of classes, work, or both. Typically it’s in the middle or at the end of the week, and you don’t want to be lazy all day. Wake up, get over that hangover quick; you’re going to do something with the day! Instead of staying in bed all day and being lazy, use this guide to be productive (or not) 20. Workout/Run 19. Catch Up On Homework 18. Go Shopping/Grocery Shopping 17. Clean Dishes 16. Pay Bills 15. Do Laundry 14. Read 13. Study 12. Work (if you just have classes off) 11. Have A Full Breakfast 10. Have Your Day Planned Out 9. Start A New DIY Project (PINTEREST) 8. Pick Up Your Room/House 7. Go Hiking, Snowboarding, Skiing, Swimming, Or Some Other Adventure 6. Do Word Searches, Crosswords, or Sudoku 5. Go To Appointments/Run Other Errands 4. Take A Short

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11 Simple Jobs To Get While In College

Being away at college or even home for college requires you to need a little extra spending money. Gas, and rent money aren’t cheap (obviously) and you’re own cash flow to spoil yourself every once in a while. You’re looking for something with flexible hours, pretty easy to pick up on and won’t be too stressful on you while you’re taking classes. Not only is this good experience, but it’s also something simple to add to your resume! Stop looking too hard, also don’t think too hard, and think simple! 11. Grocery Store 10. Retail 9. Waiting/Waitressing 8. Tutoring 7. Bartending 6. Hostessing 5. Work Study 4. Local Gym 3. Coffee Shop 2. Pizza Place/Restaurant/Fast Food 1. Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt Shop