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Freshman vs. Sophomore Year

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Arella Berger Student Contributor, Franklin & Marshall College
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Juliana Knight Student Contributor, Franklin & Marshall College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at F and M chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The school year is back in full swing, and most of us are excited to get back on campus

and see all of our friends. Being a sophomore this year, I can definitely say it is comforting to

return to a familiar place. Going into freshman year was stressful because I really wasn’t sure

what to expect as far as my rooming situation, my classes, the people, and the campus (I never

“toured” my college). After a year has passed, I feel like a completely different person than who

I was last year. Some may call this the notorious “sophomore slump,” but I call it giving no f*cks

because that’s the honest truth. Here are some contrasting situations I have noticed.

1. Friday night feels

Freshman year:

Sophomore year: 

2. Getting ready for class

Freshman year: 

Sophomore year: 

3. After handing in an assignment

Freshman year: 

Sophomore year: 

4. Meeting new people

Freshman year: 

Sophomore year: 

5. Choosing your classes

Freshman year: 

Sophomore year: 

I attend Franklin & Marshall College and am the campus correspondent of the Her Campus chapter here. I also play flute with the Pep Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. I am an editor for the Patsy Post, am involved with F&M Unleashed, a member of Mu Upsilon Sigma, and a Brother of Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed honors fraternity.