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Wherever you are now, good luck. And thank you for everything.

Congrats on joining the class of '16 with me! What sort of things are you looking to focus on?

Yeah, it is. Most people here take a natural science course in the fall. My adviser was pushing me to take Chemistry or something (very bad idea if you're not a pre-medical student), and I was telling her "No, I assure you, this won't set me behind, I'll take Physics in the spring." Oh, and...

Just one well-placed hand grenade could probably tear that entire island down.

A freshman is just someone in their first year of college or high school. That class develops a sense of community, gives us advice on things like time management, safety, using the University's resources, etc. Intermediate Writing is more focused on academic writing (papers, essays, etc.)

So I have my high school diploma, therefore I'm really a college student. I also had my orientation yesterday! That's also where I signed up for classes. This is what I'm taking this fall; Discrete Math Honors Linear Algebra Intro to Cinema Intermediate Writing Geospatial Analysis...

This time?

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The actual progression of grades in America is pretty simple, but we're not without our terminology.

Thanks, guys!

No longer am I a high school student; I am now a high school alumnus. Tomorrow is my last day of school. I have no more exams; all I need to do is show up for graduation rehearsal (the real thing's in two weeks) and the Senior Barbecue at the end of the day. It's been a rather unremarkable...

I know.

I'm actually rethinking shutting down my account. Still not sure yet, though.

Any sociologists in the house?

Yes.

Or, you know, use the Pandora brand name.

Once I get my roommate for college, I'm shutting down my Facebook account.

Oh Jesus.

Been there, done that.