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Freshman Year vs. Senior Year (As told by Parks and Recreation)

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Maggie Candler Student Contributor, Fordham University
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Olivia Egger Student Contributor, Fordham University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fordham chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
1. The Freshman 15 
 
Freshman Year: 
“I’m definitely not gonna gain the freshman 15!” 
 
Senior Year:
“Can’t believe its been 3 years and I still haven’t lost these 15 pounds” 
 
 
2. The Roommate Situation
 
Freshman Year:
“I love my roommate omg BFForever!!!”
 
Senior Year:
“I wonder what my freshman year roommate does with her life” 
 
 
3. Preparing For Class
 
Freshman Year:
“I have all my classes organized by different folders that are colored coded with specific highlighters for each category of notes”
 
Senior Year:
“Hey, can I borrow a pen?” 
 
 
4. Trying to balance school, a social life, and sleep
 
Freshman Year: 
 
Senior Year: 
 
 
5. Going Out 
 
Freshman Year: 
“I can’t believe I’m in a bar!!! This is awesome I love college!!” 
 
Senior Year:
“I can’t believe I’m going to this bar” 
 
 
6. Getting Dressed For Class
 
Freshman Year: 
*dresses up for class* 
 
Senior Year: 
“When was the last time I put on makeup?”
 
 
7. Writing A Paper
 
Freshman Year: 
 
Senior Year: 
 
 
8. Making New Friends 
 
Freshman Year: 
 
Senior Year: 
 
 
9. Hangovers 
 
Freshman Year: 
Senior Year: 
 

 

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Maggie Candler
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Olivia Egger

Fordham

Olivia is a junior at Fordham University. She is a Communications major from bright and sunny Southern California, but the East Coast is her second home. She actually does love long walks on the beach, but she also loves being a friend, sister, daughter, and aunt. Most importantly, she hopes her articles make you feel happy.