1. You get to make your own schedule
When you get to the real world, you won’t have the ability to pick-and-choose the way you lead your work hours. Take advantage of getting the most of your schedule now, and learn to enjoy those free afternoons after lectures or the sleep-in advantage.
2. Three-month summer vacations.
You definitely will miss the time you had to go on month-long adventures with besties, or those days of binge-watching Netflix. From now on, it will be two week (hopefully paid time off included) vacations. And even then, you might still be tempted to check your emails.
3. Meal Plans.
Trust me, I hate my meal plan now, but just wait until you have to cook your own meal after an 8 hour shift. It gets old real fast.
4. Wearing sweatpants to work.
If you don’t wear business casual dress code, don’t even bother showing up.
5. Going to the gym on your own time.
You can never avoid the overflow of workout enthusiasts once you get into the real world. After your 9-5 shift, you’ll be lucky if you get a machine all to yourself.
6. The perks of not paying student debt.
If you are a debt-free graduate, fantastic! But, if you aren’t…get ready to make endless payments after your 6-month grace period.
7. Skipping class.
I admit, sometimes we just don’t feel like sitting through a lecture. But in the real world say goodbye to those days of self-indulgence.
8. Naps.
Try not to fall asleep during your 3 P.M. meeting.
9. A very large pool of single and attractive people.
Hooking up with your coworker? Not the best idea if you want a peaceful job atmosphere.
10. Late night runs to your favorite fast-food joint
Real life: ZzzZzzzZzz
11. Sports games for free.
Sitting front row at a football game for free?! Not anymore. That’ll be $1,200 sir.
12. Student discounts.
*Tear*
13. Living in close proximity to your friends.
Wanna Skype soon?
14. Studying abroad.
Too much $$$ and not enough vacation days. You better plan that trip to Italy while you still have the time.
15. Thinking about what you want to do after college.
...Umm....Still don't know what I'm gonna do. YOLO.
