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It was time for the semiannual @instagram #stories instructions for my ENG 2200 class at @occollege! For the first time I did a challenge: the #macarena! #whyocc (at Oakland Community College Auburn Hill Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkqsxgAc_F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19xd0leynj825

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Bumped into @udmdetroit’s finest at the KCP Conference!! (at Saginaw Valley State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKebcDgThL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wy2jx8ps730p

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I have known these ladies for more than 10 years! We have been laughing like this since undergrad! I hope everyone is as lucky as me to find your people while at college. #spartanswill #besties https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFcIX4AzF3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iy3g51hayrxv

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I say this to all the students I interact. We are all works in progress, not final drafts. Enjoy the process!!! #hustlemonday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4P8GfA1Wz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hf2lwm8znex7

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Just checked out @captainmarvelofficial today with my niece. Soooo good ... #captainmarvel and @blackpanther further support why #representationmatters! I can’t wait for Captain Marvel to battle Thanos in @avengers: End Game! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2dAYCgrtt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q2ot7njpeqjd

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Thanks so much, @ouadmissions! I gave the @occollege students in my class treats from @oaklandu! #thisisou #whyocc #occollege (at Oakland Community College Auburn Hill Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKxWaSAM6E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bdw7uip5vti7

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It was good to visit my #ltubluedevils peeps!! @ltustudentgov threw another great presidential ball! Thanks @jamielee811 for inviting me! #bluedevilsdare https://www.instagram.com/p/BtpjIQdA9QM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jie83xfmo9cj

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I am getting ready for the week. It's going the busy, but only because of @puremichigan’s #polarvortex last week! #oucmi 📸: @ndlucio #latergram https://www.instagram.com/p/BtccV2sgIC0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b13c489jq7y2

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Motivation post

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I am so glad the #polarvortex didn’t stop @ou_cmi’s #tasteofafrica! I had such a great time! #thisisou #oucmi (at Oakland University) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXUr7ngxxB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vkgds008jawx

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I have spent a big chunk of my #snowdays playing #splatoon2 on the @nintendo switch. (Don't worry; I did some work too. 😆) #nintendoswitch #snowday https://www.instagram.com/p/BtSgXHJgzfB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1brk6bvgenkdz

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I remember seeing #RENTtheMusical at 13 and immediately fell in love with the songs and characters! How are you going to spend 525,600 minutes? #seasonsoflove #LaVieBoheme (at Broadway In Detroit - The Fisher Theatre and more!) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3B9qalIFW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d92vjnzmdtzv

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A fun Monday in the @ou_cmi office! #oucmi #thisisou (at Oakland University) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoTATCg8qq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ytk0rsw4h560

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My fall 2018 @occollege class decided to do a reunion dinner! This was a lot of fun, sharing laughs over delicious pasta 🍝 and breadsticks 🥖! #olivegarden #professorlife (at Olive Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmNtzElE6h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y1xcuj6ckckd

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@ar.areejshahin came by to visit me with my @occollege new class! #whyocc #communitycollege #professorlife (at Oakland Community College Auburn Hill Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsewU0_l0Tn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ly782uax8wp9

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with 2019 just around the corner, here’s a collection of buzzfeed articles with things you can do to start your year off positively.

alternative ways to spend new year’s eve

a more or less definitive guide to showing up for friends

books for anyone who’s had a tough year

chill things to do on new year’s eve instead of going out

friendship tips that will make you say “oh shit”

how to be less judgemental 

hobbies for people who have no idea where to start

little ways to be a better long-distance friend in 2019

mood-lifting habits you can start now

people share the habit that changed their lives in 2018

people share the advice that changed their lives in 2018

tips that’ll help you be on time for everything

tiny ways to keep your long-distance friendship strong as ever

things to do alone if you ever get the chance

things to do during the week between christmas and new year’s

ways to understand yourself a tiny bit more

check out: ultimate tips masterpost

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How has the first week of 2019 been treating you? I have been doing some serious self-reflecting to get ready to dominate! I have to maintain this motivation throughout the year! #pashfam #mindsetreset #resolutions #reflection https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPtX73gBvr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pjdgenozuqf6