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12.Vegetable or meat? i like both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

15.Smoke weed? I have not but I'm not against it

19.The relationship between you and the person you last texted? my mother (live fast die young bad girls do it well)

I answered 27!

42.What do you wear to bed? cotton pants/shorts and a tshirt~

46.How can I win your heart? "marisais asked you:

Sure no problem dear! :') xx

I love shopping for school supplies. I love buying school supplies in the middle of winter. I love buying supplies two weeks before school starts. I love buying supplies at random times of the year. I remember as a kid I'd love buying the huge Crayola pack of crayons, pretty construction paper, and way too many erasers (that all managed to get lost). When it comes to college, there are some school supplies you can skip, like colourful paper, and some you need, like organizers.  Disclaimer: I attend a community college and this list is based on the supplies I used and needed. Necessity may vary depending on your courses and major. I hope this helps.

The Basics: pencils, pens (black and colour), college-ruled paper, erasers, highlighters, sharpener, laptop (optional). 

All purpose binder - now depending on how many classes you're taking and how often they coincide will help you choose how big of a binder you should get. 5 classes a day every day? Go for a big binder. Different classes every other day? I'd opt for smaller binders so you don't have to lug around so much in your backpack. For example, I had Italian and Math Mondays and Wednesdays so I combined my Italian and Math papers into one binder. I had English on Fridays so I put my English papers in a separate binder.

Dividers - these will keep you organized and help you maintain sanity. Like high school, you will get multiple handouts in your classes. It's good to divide these however you prefer (section, importance, etc.) and labeled dividers will help you do so. It also saves time so you don't flip through so much paperwork looking for that midterm study sheet.

Stapler - the lifesaver of every college student. There will be at least one to five people in your class who will have staplers and twenty that will not and constantly ask to borrow yours. Stock up on staples. You'll need them for the countless essays you'll be turning in. Keep it together!

Hole puncher - this is a personal one for me. I suggest getting the neat one that you can put in your binder and doesn't take up too much room rather than that handheld one that only punches one hole at a time. 

USB - okay this one may seem basic, but really I would like to remind you all just in case. Even if you don't have a computer, you can use public computers and save your work to a USB. There are some cheap ones for $12 at Staples. Sometimes it's better than lugging your laptop around all the time.

 Planner - so many people skip out on planners, but in college these things will keep you in check. It's a great way to stay organized and keeps all your to-do lists in one place. It's better than scribbling different assignments on loose leaf papers. In the world of today, people's phones are their planners, but it's good to have a hard copy of tomorrow's due homework just in case.

Advil - trust me. You will need it at some point in the year.

This is all pretty basic stuff. College isn't too different and doesn't require too many different things. Don't freak out about showing up on the first day and not having an extra pencil or pen. You will see what you need. Maybe you're an art major and you need granite pencils. Maybe you're a programmer and need a Mac to write programs. Your professors will tell you what you need, what books, if any special supplies are required. Keep it simple for now. 

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Hey guys, so this August I'm starting my second year of college. Freshman year was great and I definitely learned some things I would like to pass on to you. Think of them as tips.

Tip 1: If you're commuting (as I did) definitely give yourself 10-20 minutes of extra time. Buses and trains can be unpredictable sometimes. There can be a delay or accident or your bus driver may be one of those people who doesn’t care about the schedule. Either way, being 10 minutes early won’t kill you.

Tip 2: Bring lunch from home! As a freshman, I thought, okay I have money for lunch. There are a ton of cool places to eat in Santa Monica and it’s nice to indulge every once in a while. Every once in a while became every day. From pizza to burgers to all this other fast food, I dwindled a lot of my money on simply eating. Bringing food from home definitely saves money and is healthier. You know what ingredients went into your food. If it needs to be heated up, invest in a good lunch bag or ask around for microwaves. There are probably some in the cafeteria. Also, snacks will save you. Especially after a long class. Think apples, granola bars, etc. Something small, easy to carry and eat on the go.

Tip 3: Try to plan out your time when choosing classes. A lot of my friends made the mistake of getting classes back to back or with 6 hour gaps in between or classes that would end at 10 p.m. Two hour gaps can be good in the early afternoon so you have time for lunch and you can either nap or work on homework. Also give yourself time (10-30 minutes) so you can get to class on time. Consider how far your classes are from each other. Do you have to walk across campus? Don’t get the class that starts 5 minutes after your last class ends. If you arrive to class early, talk to the teacher! Or converse with your classmates. Or go get some coffee to keep you awake and feel relaxed, knowing you aren’t rushing to be there on time.

Tip 4: Get to know your professors! I’m attending a 2 year school aka I plan on transferring in the future. It’s important to develop some sort of professional and friendly relationship with your teachers. You may need them to write you a letter of recommendation and they can’t do that if they know nothing about you. If you don’t plan on transferring it’s still a good idea to talk to them.  It can help your grades because they will likely be more lenient on things like essays due or round up those 88% grades. They can also recommend other professors, classes, and hot spots in the city. They can help you figure out what your major should be and give good college tips themselves.

Tip 5: Join a club or sport.  If the word sport scares you, there are dance classes as well. If any physical movement just isn’t for you, join a club. You’d be surprised at how versatile college is compared to high school. For example, my school has a glass blowing club! It’s only offered in the fall though. Go to club week. It’s a great way to socialize and immerse yourself in new and interesting hobbies. You can make friends, meet potential boyfriends/girlfriends, attend social events like parties, and learn a new skill or two. 

Tip 6: Buying used books or renting them isn’t a bad thing. Okay, some people are weird about this. The idea of buying a used book (how gross!) is very unappealing. However, it saves money. I’d rather have a slightly beat up English book that cost me $30 than a new one that cost $150. You will most likely only use these books for a year and then sell them. I would NOT suggest going to the  campus bookstore because they are pretty expensive. Go online or to a used bookstore. The same goes for selling back. You can also ask friends who have taken previous classes if they have any books you can buy for a cheap price (the benefits of friendship) or if they know someone who does. Your professor most likely knows the cheapest places to shop at too.  When it comes to selling back, put your books on amazon. Bookstores will never give you a fair price for your books. I once sold one of my English books that was in perfect condition for the same price I bought it. There are also great websites for renting textbooks for extremely low prices (textbookrentals, chegg, bookrenter and many more).

Tip 7: Participate in class. Your professors will tell you this too, but participation can save your grade. Some teachers even include it in your grade (like 15% of your grade will be participation). Raise your hand, don’t be afraid of being wrong! College is about learning, not being right all the time. This also helps your professor remember you. Your classmates will be more likely to remember you too and this can definitely be a way to make friends without knowing it. I met many of my friends because we would all participate and we ended up remembering and recognizing each other out of class. Participation helps start discussions and widens your learning experience. It’s much more fun to think out loud in class and converse openly with everyone than it is to sit quietly for the next two hours of your life. It can prompt the teacher to say something important that can be on the test. College helps you find your voice. Don’t be afraid of it.

Tip 8: Tour the library. Even if you never plan on using the library, it can save your life. Yes, many of us have computers and printers at home, but what happens when your power goes out or your printer jams? (And it will.) Know where the computers are and the printing policies. It’s also a great place to do your homework, obviously. Learn how to look for books. In college, many professors will ask for book citations and will not accept anything off the internet. You can also fall asleep in the middle of researching and no one will judge you (unless you start snoring).