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10 Habits We Know We Shouldn’t have In College

College is a time for everyone to gain individuality and develop habits that will help bolster us through our future occupational and personal lives. Although we are meant to create good and necessary habits, we also produce habits that are detrimental to our productivity. Here are 10 habits we know we shouldn’t have in college, but do them anyway.   10. Binge Drinking Many students would be considered borderline alcoholics if they were not enrolled in a institution of higher learning. It is seen as a cultural norm to “drink till they blackout,” leading to the the consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol.   9. Checking Social Media During Class Unlike High School, students have access to multiple facets of technology during class and are constantly tempted to deviate from class discussions. Whether it be Twitter, Facebook, Fantasy Sports or Instagram, we all periodically check updates and temporarily opt out of class conversations. .

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12 Feelings You Have Walking Into Your Least Favorite Class

Everyone has that one class that destroys them a little bit inside. Be still, for you are not alone. Here are a few things you probably feel when walking into your least favorite class. 12. Regret Regret signing up for the class. Regret taking the class. Regret for choosing that major, because  the class is a requirement for it. Lots of regrets. 11. Happy That’s right. Happy. You may be physically stuck in your class, but your mind will be on Spring Break. Holla! 10. Agitation When you tell yourself that you hope you’re not about to do something in class, and your professor announces that you will be doing the very thing you didn’t want to do. gif

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The 10 Stages of Finding the Perfect Halloween Costume

Looking for the perfect Halloween costume is one of the biggest struggles out there. There are so many ideas out there that picking just one, let alone the perfect one, is a process that takes some time and effort. Not to mention creativity and a few trial and errors. 10. Picking a concept/theme. There are tons of movies, celebrities, themes, stereotypes, etc. for you to choose from so your possibilities are endless! If you have absolutely no idea where to start, try listing off your favorite celebrities, movies, tv shows, etc. because that’ll at least give you a place to start. If you pick something more general (i.e. Once Upon a Time or the seven deadly sins) then you just have to narrow down your choices and decide upon one character or idea (i.e. the Evil Queen or lust). 9. Narrowing down your choices. You may have realized that you have a ton of different costume ideas you’d love to

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The Pros and Cons of Studying in Hillman Library As A Pitt Student

SEE ALSO: 10 Struggles Only a Pitt Student Would Understand 10. Pro: Your bed isn’t there so there’s less of a temptation to sleep.Con: Your bed isn’t there. 9. Pro: You’re surrounded by other studious students who are motivating you to work hard too.Con: You’re surrounded by students who treat it as a coffee shop or an outdoor market.

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11 Reasons it’s OK to Be in a Serious Relationship During College

You have thought about it long and hard, and you decided to stay in a relationship or start a relationship during college. This can be a complicated situation, especially if it is a long-distance relationship. Regardless, here are some reasons why it is OK to be in a serious relationship during college. 11. You CAN Still Have Fun/Friends  If you’re with the right person, they will accept your friends. If you’re really lucky, they will love your friends and become really close with them. This way, you can all have fun together all the time! A smart lyricist once said, “…if you wannabe my lover, ya gotta get with my friends…” This is a quote we should al strive to live by. 10. It Teaches You Time Management You either see your S.O. everyday, or you text/call them for 18 hours out of the day. Being so devoted to another human leaves