How to survive college: oh wait, you kind of already did
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Seeing as midterms are upon us and spring break is in the very near future, I felt it was necessary to look back at the past year along with our accomplishments. I, along with all of you who are reading this, have survived the onslaught of copious reading assignments, the hurried walks across campus, and the treacherous conditions that we have had to live with in this farmland/snow globe.
But similar to any special circumstances, there were unspoken rules that we had to follow in order to make it up to this point. You should know this though, after all, you’re reading this now. You have not made any mistakes large enough to derail you, let’s hope, but what we can be sure of is your ability to pay attention is getting better – some people stopped reading the second they saw the word “midterms.” And hey, kudos to you for getting this far. There are 34 days of classes left of the winter semester. No, that doesn’t include the long, harsh journey that you will embark on through the dense woods of the Who Cares Forest, leading to the dungeons that have taken so many students called Finals, but there is no point in killing optimism, so let’s get back to those survival skills. I’ve included the top three so as not to bore you. And although this is more of a “congratulations,” some of you are still having trouble with a couple of the following rules, therefore hints are provided for your benefit.
#1. Attendance: everyone throughout high school lied when they said that teachers didn’t care whether or not you show up to class, because either way they would be getting paid. For some reason, they still want to read an entire powerpoint that you can access online to your sleep-deprived face. Hint: Yeah, if you need to read this hint you’re probably at a C or so on participation. Try telling the teacher they look nice the next time you see them, in a non creepy manner.
#2. Questions: when in class, the last five minutes or so is quiet time. You’ve most likely quickly discovered this when that annoying girl in your math class (you know who you are) asks an in depth question with 15 seconds left of class. Hint: Stop. Just stop.
#3. Be yourself: as we all know, there are a lot of personalities at GVSU. Show your originality, if you haven’t already! Get your body pierced like everyone else, or girls, wear your hair in an extremely high/messy bun that will ironically get in front of your eyes. Hint: Seriously though, you look like you’re either drunk or an aspiring sumo-wrestler.
Well, good luck continuing to survive out there! If you needed to use all of the hints, cherish the days ahead. And like Dr. Seuss once said: don’t cry because it happened. Unless of course your professor was cruel and made the midterm this week.
sschoch@lanthorn.com
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Pictures of the Year 2012-2013
Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.
GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.
GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.
GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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