Every Emotion Class of 2022 Had About Coming to College as Told by Songs from the Year They Were Born

UW-Milwaukee
Sep 4, 2018 · 3 min read

Leaving home and heading to college can be tough… but it’s also a blast! Here are all the feels Class of 2022 went through on their way to UWM as told by songs from the year 2000!

The Next Episode — Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg

When you first get accepted to the school of your dreams and can’t wait to start “The Next Episode” of life

Blue (Da Ba Dee) — Eiffel 65

When you start packing away all of your childhood belongings and begin to reminisce on all the time of you’ve spent in this bedroom, house and town

I Don’t Wanna — Aaliyah

When you realize you have to leave your dog at home, and there’s no way to explain to them that you’re not abandoning them

Breathe — Faith Hill

When you move into Sandburg, Riverview or Cambridge and realize everything is going to be totally fine

Bye Bye Bye — NSYNC

When your parents finish helping you unpack and head back home

Take a Picture — Filter

When you first meet your roommates and realize you’re going to be the best of friends

Independent Woman — Destiny’s Child

When you step outside on the first day of class and feel all of your new independence hit you at once

It’s My Life — Bon Jovi

When you find your passion, favorite class or dream job in the city and can’t wait for your career to get started

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