So you've graduated from the awkward stages of middle school, persevered through the drama of high school, and now you've finally made it to the promised land: College. Whether you are going across the country or just across town, this will be a whole new world of freedom and fun. You may think that by gathering all the supplies recommended by your school at Bed Bath and Beyond that you are ready for whatever college life has to throw at you, but oh my friend, how wrong you are. Until you actually brave the gates of campus and settle into your not-so-luxurious dorm, you will have no way of understanding the realities, good and bad, of college life. Here is a list of 11 things that students didn't truly realize about college until they got there.
1. How fast germs spread in dorms
Seriously, this could not be more accurate. Prepare yourself for the plague a few months into the school year.
2. The fact that you will miss your pets as much as your family
My hallmate constantly would facetime her parents for the sole purpose of seeing her dog
3. How nasty that hangover in the middle of Calculus really is
Gatorade: check.
Sunglasses: check
Hat: check
Deep breathes, you can get through this.
4. That the library is as much a place to socialize as it is to do work
In fact, a lot of people avoid it all together because its ironically "too distracting"
5. You don't get the same thrill that you used to from staying up late
It's a glorious miracle if you're ever in bed by 10.
6. The odds of having a psycho roommate are not as likely as you thought
No need to sleep with one eye open.
7. You will miss home-cooked meals more than you ever thought
Dining hall food can only be acceptable for so long.
8. Frat guys aren't all they are cracked up to be
They do have endless supplies of beer though.
9. How necessary naps are
*yawns* I actually just woke up from one.
10. Not everyone parties hard
Its true, some people actually care about their grades!
11. Finals week is hell
Yes, you have definitely heard this, but until you are knees deep in your own tears while simultaneously taking shots of coffee as you type a paper due at midnight, you don't understand.
