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thank you! and i really have to read 1984 :)

Thats amazing :) I’m so proud of you!!! 

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hi everyone! it’s been forever since i last wrote one of these! i just graduated high school a little less than a month ago and having a free summer without internships, summer reading, etc. has really been throwing me off. here are a few tips on how to use this summer to relax and get yourself ready for college! if you have more tips, please add them on!

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IMPROVE YOURSELF. 

appearance -- do whatever you think will give you more confidence. this could mean working out, teaching yourself how to do your makeup, finally trying out a new hair color, whitening your teeth, whatever you want. 

habits -- start building any habits that you want to keep up in college. if you’re a messy person by nature, you won’t become organized in college. if you’re usually shy, you won’t become super social and outgoing as soon as you step foot on campus. start practicing now with baby steps. 

practical knowledge -- learn skills that you’ll need to know in college. for example, learn how to budget your money or take a self defense class.

MAKE FRIENDS. 

join your college’s facebook group and introduce yourself if you haven’t already. message other people who have similar interests!

add people on social media. for example, i’ve been talking to some people through snapchat, instagram, texting, and facetime and we planned meetups that way! everyone is eager to make friends before college so don’t feel intimidated. 

find a roommate, if you need to, and get to know them!

STAY ON TOP OF COLLEGE WORK. unfortunately, this summer isn’t entirely free, you do have to do a tiny amount of work. don’t fall behind on your student checklist -- pick your classes, choose your dorm, find a roommate, get your health records in, etc.

DO THINGS YOU DIDN’T HAVE TIME FOR. i used to read ALL the time but the workload in high school really slowed that down for me. so this summer, i’ve been reading for pleasure a lot and it feels so great. watch movies you’ve always wanted to watch. cook. learn a new language. watch sunrises. bike. 

SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS. my friends and i didn’t hang out often during the school year because we were all so busy. this summer, we’ve hung out all the time, going to concerts, taking an impromptu trip to chicago, exploring cafes in our area, etc. we’re going to colleges that are somewhat far apart so spending time together now is very important to us.

SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY. you’ll miss them later. take advantage of the time you have together. have fun with them. talk often. show your parents a lot of love. 

BUY DORM STUFF. 

try to get a picture of your dorm to see how much space you have before you buy too much/too little. 

start early to get the best deals and the best selection. 

if you have a roommate, coordinate with them so you both don’t bring in two toasters or something. you can also plan out decor with them.

FIGURE OUT WHAT TO BRING TO COLLEGE. 

clean out your closet and pick out clothes to take to college. don’t bring your whole wardrobe.

if you went to a high school with a uniform (like i did) and don’t have many “normal” outfits, buy clothes for college. stores have awesome summer sales right now!

ENJOY YOUR HOMETOWN. if you’re moving far away (like i am), take some time to enjoy your favorite local spots. eat at your favorite restaurants in town, visit the local attractions, go to the cute summer events. you’ll miss it.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR COLLEGE/COLLEGETOWN. learn about the bus routes, find some restaurants to try out, look up clubs and activities to join on campus. this will get you accustomed quicker. 

a big thank you to @studyblrmartini for tagging me!

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how tall are you? 

5′6″

what color and style is your hair?

my hair is black, curly, and waist length now (i’m lazy and pretty much never get it cut. probably going to this week tho!)

what color are your eyes?

dark brown

do you wear glasses/contacts?

yessss. i’m almost legally blind :-(

do you use braces?

not anymore, tybg

what is your fashion style?

depends on the day tbh. girly, borderline preppy, i think?

when were you born?

aug. 29, 1998

do you have any siblings?

i have a younger brother! he’s less than two years younger than me so we’re really close.

what kind of student are you?

a procrastinator and a perfectionist -- as you can guess, i get stressed a lot about school haha. but i’m trying to be on top of things and reform my study habits before i go off to college.

what are your favorite subjects?

i like history, economics, and english literature a lot! it helps that i had amazing teachers in those classes.

what are your favorite shows?

bobs burgers, chopped, 30 rock, parks and rec, the office, gossip girl -- this is why i procrastinate so much!

what are your favorite movies?

i honestly don’t watch movies very often. clueless, mean girls, the harry potter movies, the sea inside. 

what are your favorite books?

oh no, too many to name! my all time favorites are 1984, great expectations, lucky by alice sebold, the joy luck club by amy tan. recently, i read and fell in love with barbara the slut and other people by lauren holmes and to rise again at a decent hour by joshua ferris. hoping to do a lot more reading over this summer!

what is your favorite past time?

hanging out with friends. nothing makes me happier. :-)

do you have any regrets?

who doesn’t? but you live and you learn. :-) and i’m thankful for every memory and every lesson.

what is your dream job?

CEO in a luxury goods company. 

would you like to be married?

someday, yes. (mostly because i’ve been planning my wedding since i was seven and those plans deserve realization. i’ll marry myself if i need to,)

would you like to have kids and how many?

i don’t think i want kids but it could all change in the future. 

how many countries have you visited so far?

not enough! never enough. india, uk, and canada so far. 

what’s the scariest dream you’ve ever had?

i used to have recurring nightmares in which my family and i were attacked. thankfully, i haven’t had those in years now.

do you have any enemies?

not really. i don’t really hate anyone, just dislike some people.

do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?

not anymore :-)