Before I graduated high school and journeyed off to college, I thought college would be exactly like high school just way harder. In some cases, it can be, but in other ways, it can be easier. However, no one ever told me or mentally prepared me for the funny things that will happen when you actually become a college student living the college life.
1. You'll either be incredibly busy...
or incredibility bored.
2. Freshman 15 is real.
You will either gain 15 pounds or lose 15 pounds.
3. You don't get laid all the time in college.
Yes, Schmidt, it's true.
4. Get used to not having any personal space.
5. You're probably not going to be best friends with your roommate.
But try to get along. You are living with them. It's a two-way street.
6. Don't trust the first people you meet. You probably won't be best friends.
Don't take it to heart, they just found a different crowd just like you did or will do.
7. College is not a party 24/7.
But you will probably will have a couple Wine Wednesdays.
8. Personal hygiene goes down the drain.
When was the last time I showered? Oh wait, it rained yesterday, that counts.
9. It's common to have many mental breakdowns during your college career.
10. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Your professors and advisers want to help you; they just might not know you're struggling. So just ask!
11. Homesickness can affect any one (even the townies).
12. Don't revolve around you significant other. Find your own friends.
If you do unfortunately break up, you're going to want to have your friends to bitch and cry to.
13. Being poop shy ... kiss those days goodbye.
You're going to have to poop sometimes ... so just do it. No one gives a shit.
14. Your parents may be horrible cooks (or they don't cook at all like my parents) but you'll miss their cooking.
15. Don't be afraid to seek out opportunities that help you find yourself.
As cheesy as it sounds, college is where you find yourself. Don't waste your time trying to be someone you're not.
