This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at George Mason University chapter.

Freshman year of college is an exciting time. It’s also a time for learning and growing…and being kind of embarrassing. Sometimes, you just gotta learn the hard way. Here are 12 signs you’re a freshman at George Mason University!

12. Friending Everyone From The Admitted Students Facebook Account

Totally not stalker-ish… right?!

11. Hash-Tagging “GMU” With Your Class Year

Including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

10. Telling Yourself You’ll Workout and Eat Healthy Everyday

This motivation lasts for about a week.

9. Casually Sneaking A Peek At The Campus Map

Better to be lost than to look confused…?

8. Wearing Your Free Lanyard From Orientation Everywhere

Pretty much screams FRESHMAN!

7. Literally Doing Anything For Free Stuff

When I say anything… I mean anything.

6. New Outfit, Hair Did, & 10 Minutes Early To A 9 a.m. Class

Gotta look cute for a lecture-filled morning…

5. Riding Your Scooter To Class

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4. Getting A Food Coma After South Side

It hits you after inhaling all those burgers… Gotta learn to pace yourself!

3. Facebook Stalking Your Class Roster

It’s totally not creepy if Blackboard permits it…

2. Starving In Your Room Is Better Than Eating Alone

This is the time where your inner-chef comes out. You have to work with what you got in your dorm.

1. Locking Yourself Out Of Your Dorm Room

One day, far in the future, you’ll look back on the day you had to walk across campus in your bathrobe and laugh. Maybe.

Don’t feel ashamed if you’re guilty of one or more of these. It happens to the best of us. When you’re into your sophomore year of college, you can look back and cringe all you want.

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12 Signs You’re A Freshman At George Mason University

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