Remember when you used to dream about what college would actually be like? Now that I've experienced it first hand, here are 10 expectations that I had versus the reality of it all.
1. You dream of meeting your soul mate at college. You are sure that your dream guy is on this very campus with you right now. Instead…
There’s a lot of random guys always looking for any chance they can get. Don’t get me wrong there is totally a chance that you may find your Mr. Right at college, it happens to many people. But trust me when I say there will be a lot of those guys you have to brush off your shoulder.
2. Gaining the freshman 15 is not an option. You have confidence in yourself that you’re better than that…
Let’s get real. We’re in college and we’re broke. Our meal plan consists of McDonalds or Taco Bell at least once a week. If its not fast food college kids are throwing their money to, it’s the University’s food and I think every college student would agree with me that it’s definitely not much to fill our stomachs.
3. It’s just like the movies. Everyday is a party. But really…
Well, actually, there are students always looking to party. If they want to throw down, they’ll make it happen. Ultimately the decision is yours, if you’re anything like me… you’ll find Netflix more entertaining than going out every day of the week.
4. You didn’t study at all in high school and came out of high school okay. It’s the same thing in college…
WRONG. Not studying in college is actually asking for failure. College is 100% completely different than high school. You’re learning so much in all your classes with actually so little time. If you don’t put the effort in your school work, your grades will surely show.
5. You have so much free time. You know that in no time, you’ll be rocking hardcore abs.
If you have any free time, you’re most likely doing something wrong. There is always something you could be doing. While I do believe that staying fit in college is important, there is little to no time to work out because your work will continue to pile on as you go through the semester.
6. Your parents will still hook you up. They paid for everything for 18 years and they don’t plan on stopping now…
If your parents are still paying for you in college, Congratulations! You aren’t really considered a college student. Most of us experience this. It’s hard to keep your money budgeted in college. Textbooks are crazy expensive and all of our money is going to food…
7. 8AMs really aren’t as bad as people say. By doing this, you’ll have so much time throughout the day to do whatever you want.
If you aren’t a morning person, I’d advise you to stay away from 8ams as much as possible. I really didn’t know that I wasn’t a morning person until my freshman year when I had an 8am three times a week. I probably sound dramatic, but believe me, it’s way harder than it sounds.
8. College is seriously a fashion show. You have to look your best at all times…
It’s the complete opposite. No one cares what you’re wearing because we all are in college. We’re tired. We lack many hours of sleep and getting up an extra 30 minutes to get ready just doesn’t sound too good when you’re laying in bed.
9. You were so popular in high school, you’re not worried about making friends…
I hate to be the one to break it to you but in college no one cares if you were popular or not in high school. It just does not matter. You’re in a completely different environment and it’s up to you to make effort to make new friends.
10. It won’t go by that fast…
Well, it actually does. Before I knew it, I’m about to Senior year of college. I talk a lot about how I’m so ready to be a graduate. I know me, I’m just being the exaggerated college student we all are. I’ll miss it. I can’t ever lie about this experience; it’s been a hell of a ride. Hold onto your memories. It is an experience that gives students the opportunity to find the best version of themselves. It’s what you make it.
