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7 Types of People You Meet at a College Party

You’re walking through a college party — frat, sports team, or just those guys who don’t care how trashed their house gets — it can be any of these. You walk with your friends through a sea of solo cups and in between bodies before your journey commences. You’re the protagonist in a world full of quirky characters that only come out when the sky is dark and the keg is full. Each person you meet at a party, whether or not the encounter is particularly pleasant, contributes to the chaotic and memorable experience you look back on the next morning. 7. The Guy Who’s Suddenly Friends With Everyone When you meet this person, they’ll have you convinced. You’ll assume they’re friends with the house, you might even assume they live there. They don’t even appear drunk, but they’re talking with everyone. Doing what you desire to do as they

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10 Things I See Now In College That I Didn’t See in High School

10. I’m Not As Great As I Think I Am: Let’s be honest, high school is the prime time in which we puff up our pride. And pride, is a person’s greatest downfall. Arrogance will get you nowhere in college, or in life really. It will never be something a punk high schooler would admit to, but it is the most evident attribute to their motivation, personality, and actions. I see it now, but I definitely didn’t see it within myself back then. I can remember my parents telling me, trying to put me back in reality. But, what teenager ever listens to their parents? Here’s the truth: you are pretty great, but you also aren’t as great as you think you are. Take a step back and ask yourself why you do the things you do; you may be the start of the show in high school, but all of

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10 Reasons Why Choosing Kean University Was the Best Decision I Ever Made

When I was a senior in high school, I struggled with the endless possibilities of choosing a college or university to attend for the next 4 years. I didn’t want to attend a college or university that was close to me as I wanted to begin college with a blank slate. I choose not to dorm as I don’t want to end up with thousands of dollars in debt. I needed to find a happy medium. Upon learning about Kean University and visiting the campus, I was in awe. I was able to see myself attending Kean University and I felt a sense of belonging. I knew in that moment I chose the right university to attend for the next 4 years. Here are 10 reasons why choosing Kean University was one of the best decisions I ever made. 10) The commute is about 30 minutes from my hometown and it

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Please Stop Assuming You Can Read My Body Language

I’ve had my fair share of times when people think that they know exactly what I’m thinking or feeling based on my body language. My arms are crossed? Well that must mean one of two things: I’m cold or I’m angry. Wrong. I’m slouching in my chair in class? That means I don’t really care about what’s being taught or I’m not paying full attention. Wrong. I’m not smiling or laughing at something my friend just said? Obviously I don’t like what she said. Wrong. The truth? Sometimes I just feel like my arms are awkwardly hanging by my sides so I’ll cross them because it’s comfortable. I have a tendency to slouch in class because the desks are uncomfortable and if I’m going to have to sit in one for an hour and a half I’m going to make myself as comfortable as possible. I don’t find it necessary to smile or laugh at

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Signs You’re So Done With This Semester

Whether you’re a senior or a freshman in college, you understand the dreaded feeling of trying to get through the last month of the semester before finals exams- and summer. It is definitely not fun to sit through class and try to learn when class is the last thing on your mind. It’s a real struggle, and you are not alone. If this sounds anything like you, we’ve got 18 signs that you are just so done with this semester. 18. You’re sitting in class day dreaming about summer concerts and beach trips. 17. You show up for math tutoring, but then spend the first 20 minutes on the computer looking up resorts on tropical islands to go on vacation to in the summer. 16. Listening to one more pointless lecture from your professor makes you want to consider jumping out of the window.15. You start to countdown how many more classes you have