Make Your First Birthday in College Fun!
Hey Guys! Coming to college is a lot of firsts. The first time you do your own laundry, the first time you ride the subway, the first time you go to a frat party. But another first that people often over look is the first time you will have a birthday without your family. When you're at home your family will probably make a big deal out of your special day. They might buy you cake and take you out to dinner and probably do some special family tradition! But in college, you don't get those traditions, and that can make birthdays one of the moments when people are most susceptible to homesickness.
Well, personally, I don't believe anyone should ever be sad on their birthday! That's why people on our floor go all out for birthdays. We make signs, go clubbing, and ALWAYS get them something yummy! My roommate and I bake something special every time there's a birthday. Cake, pie, brownies, cookies... you name it, we've baked it. Of course, we stick unlit candles in our baked goodies (lame fire code...) and gather our floor together to sing happy birthday. It's great! Not only do you get to make someone's day, but you also get to bring your floor together as a family by doing so!
Now if you're like me, and you have a summer birthday, being at college won't affect the amount of your birthday celebration, but for other students it may. It's important to be aware of what's going on and just to be a good floor mate and a good friend. No one should be sad and lonely on their birthday! So make sure you bring some candles and baking gear to college - you're going to need it!
Hey Guys! Coming to college is a lot of firsts. The first time you do your own laundry, the first time you ride the subway, the first time you go to a frat party. But another first that people often over look is the first time you will have a birthday without your family. When you're at home your family will probably make a big deal out of your special day. They might buy you cake and take you out to dinner and probably do some special family tradition! But in college, you don't get those traditions, and that can make birthdays one of the moments when people are most susceptible to homesickness. 
Now if you're like me, and you have a summer birthday, being at college won't affect the amount of your birthday celebration, but for other students it may. It's important to be aware of what's going on and just to be a good floor mate and a good friend. No one should be sad and lonely on their birthday! So make sure you bring some candles and baking gear to college - you're going to need it!