| I'm with DJ... you are, unfortunately, unique in your attitude. A lot of young people go to college with the "Yeeeehaw! I'm free to do everything I didn't get to do in high school!" In Japan, there's a tremendous phenomenon of freshman craziness that's a result of very strict rules when before they get to college. I'm basing that impression on a news show I saw about ten years ago regarding the subject. if it's different today or if the American news show I saw exaggerated it (nah... could never happen), I apologize for spreading misinformation.
At any rate, they're trying to reach as many impressionable young minds as they can, Lara. If you "get it", good. As you develop relationships with new friends this year, stay with folks that have your morals and avoid getting sucked into the damaging stuff. It's harder than it sounds but if you develop a "support network" it's a litle easier.
Read my second tag line, Lara. Put it on your books and keep it in your sights when you go to class.
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