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Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/kevintang/21-signs-youre-so-ready-to-finish-college

The picture above speaks very eloquently about what I want to discuss in this post – one thing I am definitely not going to miss about college. This is The Bill every student receives at the end of each semester, which you have to pay before its end. Yes, you see the amount you have to take out of your pocket and you don’t even know where those expenses came from. It is like they charged you for breathing, talking, standing, chewing, even existing. It is not enough that you pay for tuition, but you also have to pay for 1000 additional things which you don’t use or even know about their existing. Well, of course, the blame is all yours, since you chose to study there and now you have to shoulder this burden. The good thing is that this will be so only for four years, so seniors, you are lucky, because whatever price increases happen, you have just a few more months left. Therefore, dear students, my advice is to take whatever possible you can receive from this four-year experience, get the best of it, because it might be with you for a long time. The bad things – we all forget them quickly.

 Bad Habits That I Learnt In College

We were born people for the good or for the bad. And all people have their positive and negative sides, virtues and vices. Throughout our growth we develop various habits, good and bad. Some of them last for a lifetime, others disappear quickly, depending on the environment we live in. Very often exactly the environment is the key driver that helps us form those habits. Therefore, it is very important for you to decide on your surroundings, according to which stage of life you are at.

Today I will share with you several bad habits that I personally learnt while in college. I believe that many of them hold for you as well. Enjoy!

         

          1)      Procrastinating the whole day. 

          2)     Doing projects the night before the deadline.

          3)     Taking a long ‘nap’ in the afternoon.

          4)     Going to bed when other people wake up.

          5)     Waking up when other people go to bed.

          6)     Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

          7)     Drinking coffee at least two times a day.

          8)     Eating junk food at the most inappropriate times.

          9)     Going out the night before your exam.

        10)  Spending more time in Facebook complaining about an exam than studying for it.

        11)   Pretending that you are talking on the phone when someone you don’t want to talk to approaches you.

Source: http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_jul2008/StudyToFail.htm

Source: http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/4389

10 Things That Happen When You Are Addicted to Coffee

In college people experience and learn a lot of new things and form various habits. For instance, a lot of people start drinking coffee for the first time while in college and form here on they might hate it forever because it will remind them of the sleepless nights spent over projects, paper, and midterms. Or they might love it forever. Coffee can even become your best friend – the one you wake up every morning with. Some people enjoy coffee so much, that they just drink it all the time as if it is water. As a last semester senior I know how frequently one can be forced to drink coffee in order to wake up, no matter how bitter and unpleasant it might be. However, many people worship this sacred drink and cannot start their morning without a cup of their favorite day companion. What is following is a list of 10 things that usually happen to people who are coffee addicts and you might not want to interfere with them…in some occasions…

1)      You are a person no one wants to talk to before you have had your morning coffee.

2)     You are not productive without your coffee.

3)     You burst out in anger when someone asks you how many cups of coffee you got.

4)     You want to punch your friends in the teeth when they tell you that you should reduce the daily amount of coffee intake.

5)     Finishing your cup of coffee sends you in a deep despair.

6)     You feel overly happy at the end of the working day because finally you can go for coffee with your friends.

7)     You are turning red and steam starts coming out of your ears when someone tells you to substitute coffee for green tea.

8)    You feel fabulously awesome once the effect of the caffeine starts working.

9)     You are acting like a drug addict when people ask you if you like coffee.

10)  You freak out when one of your friends drank up your coffee.

Source: http://www.cksignsplus.com/catalog?page=shop.product_details&product_id=201&flypage=flypage.tpl&pop=0

Source: http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10463058/image/87053032-the-coffee-addict-s-long-lasting-motto

10 Things You Do NOT Have to Apologize For When You Are In College

Since early childhood, since the time we were forced to sleep in the afternoon because sleep helps us grow, since the time we were checked if we washed our hands before eating, we have been taught the three most important words in life: please, thank you, and I apologize. Yes, we were taught to be good people, thankful for the things we had and received, and regretful for the wrongs we did. We were taught that to apologize means to admit your wrong deed, behavior, or words, so that we make the other person feel better. However, no one asked us if we do want to apologize. No one asked us why we did what we did. No one asked us how we felt. Well, this absolutely cruel life injustice has been revenged. In college. Below is a list of 10 things you don’t need to apologize for when you are in college. So, grab a pen, take notes, and don’t forget that no one can make you apologize if you don’t want to.

       1)      Going shopping for more socks and underwear so you don’t have to do laundry.   

       2)     Getting drunk on a Wednesday night.

       3)     Daydreaming about traveling the world instead of paying attention in class.

       4)     Procrastinating the whole day.

       5)     Ordering pizza at 2 a.m.

       6)     Switching your major to something less practical but more appealing.

       7)     Showing up to class in your pajamas.

       8)    Perfecting the art of funneling and every other drinking game.

       9)     Spending more time laughing with friends than updating your resume.

      10) Taking an embarrassing on-campus job.

 You can find more things not to apologize for in the following link. ENJOY!!!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/things-you-dont-have-to-apologize-for-in-college

Source: http://www.someecards.com/usercards/viewcard/MjAxNC1hMmY0ZjM4NTk2NTU2Mzky

Dilemma

A long time ago I was looking through some old documents, letters, and photos at home when I came across my mom’s notebook from high school. I opened it and on one of the last pages there was a message from her class teacher, saying the following: There are two tough decisions in life every person has to make – what career to take on and what person to marry. I might agree with her and say that those are probably the most crucial decisions that determine to a great extent a person’s life. If, of course, you already decided 1) to be a millionaire without working and 2) not to get married.

However, here, I would like to add one more hard decision that I am certain a lot of seniors, and not only, have to make: what to do after graduation. Go to do masters, do an internship, get a job, travel around the world…many options, one road. Oh, my! This is not even a dilemma or a crossroads! So, you, young and green and fresh minds, have to make a wise (or not) choice. I just want to tell you that no matter what other people do, you are different and unique. You don’t need to go study because that’s how it is supposed to be, and you don’t need to find a $2000-pay job because that is what most people strive for. Whatever you do, make sure it comes from your heart!

OK, enough with the serious talk. That was not the point of this post, although it might seem the opposite. I just wanted to share with you that we actually face a lot of dilemmas every single day, starting from the morning whether to go to class or not, going through lunch whether to get out of the bed or stay a lit bit longer, to the evening whether to go out because there is an awesome party, but you have a 9 am class. Well, I am not telling you, but my advice is that every party is unique by itself and will never repeat, but you will have to wake up at 8 am every day from the day you get a job, so….I think you got me ;)

Source: http://urlm.co/blog/2010/03/01/the-make-or-buy-dilemma-for-designers/

It’s a MARATHON!

I was thinking how I can describe the four years spent at an university and one of the very first words that came up to my mind was a ‘marathon’. Yes, a marathon – studying has always been boring for some or exciting for others, taking more or less time. And when you think about it, it has always been a marathon, competing with others for better grades, more attention, more free time, more understanding from professors, more parties to go, and more stories to tell. We spend all four years trying to compete and be the best, or one of the best, in whatever aspect you can think of. And I am not saying this is something negative. Quite on the contrary. If it wasn’t for the competition, the victory wouldn’t be so so sweet and enjoyable.

In relation to one of my posts: go seniors! DO NOTMISS A CHANCE! Go, AUBGers! Now is the time. Run your marathon and, no matter if you will come out as a winner, the more important thing is that you will have an awesome experience, incredible memories and unforgettable stories to tell. Live and love as much as you can. Those will be the storiesyou tell when you’re old and wrinkled.

In this context, I came across an interesting website concerning various kinds of sports. It is Athlinks and it connects athletes from all over the world and enthusiasts as well. The website provides information about different races, marathons, and competitions where people can take part in. An interesting feature is that users can compare their results with those of the athletes of their choice. If anyone is interested, visit their home page at https://www.athlinks.com

Source: http://www.flipkey.com/new-york-city-vacation-rentals/g60763/e/new-york-city-marathon-new-york-city-vacation-rentals/

CLUBS

Wait! Everybody, calm down! I am aware of the name of the title and the impact it might have on you but it is not what you think. In today’s post I am not going to talk about the night out clubs in Blagoevgrad, where you can drink to oblivion and “forget” all your problems. This, I will leave for some other time. Now I would like to focus your attention on the clubs at AUBG (for those unfamiliar with this term, clubs are extracurricular activities which students choose to participate in voluntarily). Particularly important this post is for the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

My dear readers, it is extremely essential to realize one thing – studying is necessary and vital, but it is not everything you can get in a university and it should not be everything you want to do. Believe me, I am a senior, I know. Part of this knowing occurred at a lit late stage for me but I am glad that I grasped that on time. “Better late than never!” people say. What I am talking about is that you should participate in as many as you can and desire clubs while at a university. My advice toward you is that if you don’t, you will regret it.

For two years I have been part of AUBG Olympics which is the home of the sports at AUBG. However, we don’t just organize Olympic Games and various challenges, or look for sponsors to support those events. We meet new people and make good friends. We party a lot and have fun. We argue quite often as well, but only to come up with the best ideas. And we do all that enjoying out time together, not as co-workers, but as friends. Thank you, amazing Olympians for the great time!

My last year at AUBG I decided to apply for Radio AURA and I got accepted. I have been working there for several months now and I don’t regret applying at all. I realized that I wanted to do so many things and even though this is my last semester, it is also my last chance. For that reason, I gave it a shot and it worked. It didn’t just worked but it worked amazingly well because I met wonderful people there. Thank you!

So, people, there are more awesome people like you out there and more awesome activities to do that just studying. Do not hesitate! Take your chance now! I did and I am happy!!!

Source: Personal archive

Source: Personal archive