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15 Things Journalism Majors Understand

15. Social media is practically your best friend. You live tweet everything and retweet articles like it’s second nature. When you first signed up for Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. you probably never imagined putting those on your resume. 14. People expect you to keep them informed about all forms of news (entertainment, politics, business, etc.). You always seem to know what’s going on and are like a walking newsstand. 13. New York City is like a wonderland to you. It’s the media capital of the world so you’ve probably envisioned yourself working for NBC or some other major news company at some point in your life. 12. You have no problem moving for your job. You’ll take a job wherever you can get it even if that means moving to a small town in North Dakota. 11. The phrase “don’t talk to strangers” doesn’t apply to you. You’ve gotten so used to man on the street interviews and approaching random people

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10 Signs You Went To North Carolina State University

10 Signs you went to North Carolina State University: Raleigh, North Carolina. The Oak City. Home to our state capital, craft beer, local breweries, and the state fair. Most importantly, it is home to North Carolina State University (N.C State). To those who are attending or attended this magical place where country life meets city living, let’s take a look at some undeniably N.C State characteristics. 10. You live by: Never Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up: I’ll start the article with one of the most serious and loved aspects of being an N.C State student or alum. Most sporting fans, especially those who follow collegiate basketball, can identify Jim Valvano and his lasting impact and legacy on the sporting world- specifically in regards to his iconic 1993 ESPY speech where he challenged us to “laugh, think, and cry” daily. Not only did Valvano lead N.C State to one of

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15 Movies GIFS That Perfectly Describe College Life

You may think you’re alone in your feels, but the struggle of college life is universal. From registering for classes to the bar visit that you are sure to regret, here 15 movies that perfectly describe college life. 15. The Hangover When you’re having so much fun that you don’t realize consequences actually exist. 14. Eurotrip After you experience the consequences. 13. The Social Network The moments when you have to explain your social media posts. 12. Road Trip When you and your friends get together for a road trip. 11. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off The way you feel when you know spring break is just around the corner.

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4 Movies We Wish College Resembled

There has been a countless number of times that I’ve seen a movie and wished my life was like it. Movies are basically our perfect fantasies and sometimes when we’re dealing with reality it reminds us of just how much we wish our life one of these awesome movies instead. Accepted Who wouldn’t want to go to a school where you create your own curriculum and make your own rules? Although the plan backfires, it seemed like a good idea at the time and everyone involved seemed to have tons of fun! If only we were all able to just create a new school for ourselves and our friends… 22 Jump Street While I don’t want to have to face the drug deals or all the violence, I would definitely love to experience some of the other moments from this movie. For example, moving in with your best friend would be awesome – especially when one of you brings the fun

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8 Ways to Refocus in Class When You’re Struggling to Stay Awake

Do you ever feel like this guy here? And then your professor stares at you or wakes you up and you have to respond like this? And then you do this again 5 minutes later? Here are some tips to help with that: 8. Drink water! And not just a little bit. The first thing I do in the morning is drink a nice, tall glass of ice cold water. It’s a good way to wake up and replenish your body with the fluid it lost when you slept (if you slept at all). Not to get all science-y, but it’s also requires a physical motion and it can help you become more alert, especially if it’s cold. 7. Take 10 deep breaths. Deeper breaths means more oxygen in your body and that can only help, not harm. I don’t want to bore you with the exact science, but it also