Maybe that is just my theory but I swear college changes people. You are finally out on your own and get to basically reinvent yourself. When your parents get done moving you into your freshman dorm, you give them a tearful hug and they drive off. Now what? Time to become who you really are!
1. You get to chose your future
Even though it seems like a small concept getting to choose your major is amazing. You can take a few classes in various subjects and then decide which best suits you.
2. You learn to speak up for yourself
This is the first time in your life that your parents are not there to defend you. In college you learn to stick up for your likes, your dislikes and what you want in live. College is where you find your voice.
3. You make new friends
In college you find your forever friends. The people that held your hair back on your twenty first birthday and the people that will stand beside you at your wedding.
4. You grow in your career
While your major is important, internships are equally as important. Internships allow you to try out different career and figure out what is best for you.
5. You learn to schedule like a pro
Suddenly everyone becomes obsessed with scheduling and rightfully so. With an average of 15 credits, a part-time job and a social life you must plan every minute of every day.
6. You realize your parents are your lifeline
Calls like these, "mom how do I cook broccoli?" or "dad how after should I be rotating my tires?" will occur way more than you think. Shout out to my parents!
7. You become financially savvy
Everyone makes jokes about being a broke college student, but it is so true. Somehow it feels like money disappears into thin air. You leave to make $15 last you for a weeks worth of food and a night out on the town, because #priorities.
8. You become well informed
Eventually becoming well informed does not just seem like a good idea, it becomes the norm. Small talking about politics, recents world events and even the weather happens everyday and it is best to be well informed.
9. You get involved
From the first day on campus when you attend the the activities fair to the moment you throw your cap in the air at graduation you learn to get involved. From joining a sports team, to signing up for a club or joining greek life getting involved is always for the best.
10. You learn what your version of fun is
Some people like going out every night and some people enjoy a quiet book in bed on a Friday night. During college you learn what is fun for you and no one judges you for it! Yay freedom to read a book in bed while everyone goes out.
