64 Things I Learned in Freshman Year
Released by Poldy
- 1) New York City costs more than you have.
2) The attractive girls really are the ones with good personalities.
3) There is a reason no one takes Greek.
4) Start with a shot, then a mixed drink, then beer.
5) No matter who you are, you will get at least a little homesick.
6) Toilets with intense flushing power are a godsend.
7) No matter how much sleep you get, chances are you will be tired.
8) There is no such thing as good caf food.
9) You will never have time to do everything you want to do.
10) You are either lazy or boring / socially awkward.
11) Money sucks.
12) Republicans suck.
13) Democrats are usually cool, until you find out how much they suck.
14) Most people are ok, though, and some people are absolutely stellar.
15) Love is the most amazing, heartlifting, inspiring, fulfilling, force on the planet.
16) A smile can make someone’s day.
17) People do pick up on the little things.
18) At times it seems like God does not exist.
19) Sometimes the effort to get to an A- to an A is not worth it.
20) Not smoking that cigarette won’t kill you.
21) Casual sex can be one of the most animalistic, unfulfilling things there is, and is usually less than fantastic.
22) The human race, despite what the news would have you believe, is getting better.
23) There is no hope for Generation x.
24) Beerpong is fun for a game or two.
25) Guys are usually selfish perverts, but also laid back and understanding.
26) Girls are usually vindictive bitches, but also helpful and sensitive.
27) You’re parents might kinda suck, but at least they love you.
28) A good friend understands your faults.
29) A college professor is not a smarter high school teacher.
30) Alcohol is great, but it ruins lives.
31) Some people will fuck things up, no matter how much help they have.
32) Everyone has a talent.
33) There’s a lot of creepy people in this world.
34) One of your friends is clinically depressed and you don’t know it. Perhaps they don’t.
35) Ramen and cat food really aren’t that bad.
36) The Bronx is not as dangerous as they tell you.
37) Jews will steal your money.
38) Selfish people ruin lots of things.
39) Love is also tiring, draining, confusing, irascible, and doubtful.
40) It’s better to live without cable, though a TV is good for watching movies.
41) It’s better to dance and look goofy than stand still and think you aren’t.
42) You should exercise.
43) If you’ve never had long hair, grow it. If you have long hair, cut it.
44) There is no use for more than one credit card.
45) Nature kicks ass.
46) It is possible to be intelligent and not be pompous.
47) Humility is endless.
48) Those 99¢ cans of Arizona Ice Tea are, without a doubt, the best bargain on earth.
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49) Even if you got 10 hours of sleep, if you wake up at 2:00 in the afternoon, you will be exhausted.
50) Going to a party on the weekends is usually a good choice; going to a party on a weeknight is usually not.
51) You can dislike someone and respect them.
52) Crying, if honest, is nothing to be ashamed of and is good for mental health.
53) College really is for learning outside the classroom.
54) Art is crucial to a well rounded life.
55) Peace and Joy both bring happiness, but are incredibly hard to combine.
56) If you are spiritual or religious at all, praying is very helpful.
57) When you truly love someone, it is the most special thing in the world.
58) Everyone masturbates. Much more than you think.
59) “Chill” is not a very laudable desciption.
60) You should be learning another foreign language.
61) Thai food kicks all kinds of ass.
62) If possible, walk there.
63) Music will make you feel better.
64) Use the truest persona you can – ok, ok – be yourself