I've learned many things since I've come to college. I've learned to take quizzes seriously. I've learned how to avoid the lunch rush in the dining hall. I've learned how to live on my own. And I've learned how to be a professional complainer. Seriously, if I majored in complaining I'd graduate top of my class. Being ungrateful seems like one of college students favorite hobbies. I'm sure no one is purposely only focusing on their struggles, sometimes it's just easier to only see what you don't like. There's so much stress that tags along with college: money, school work, not being able to rely on your parents, but there's also so much to be grateful for.
1) A good roommate. You're living with this person for a year so you're gonna have to learn to live with them, and it's easier if you like them.
2) The friends you make. If you're like me and coming from six hours away, or anywhere from out of state, you probably aren't going to know many people going into this. The friends you make are going to be your safe haven from a bad day.
3) Learning how to cook. Microwaved dinners are going to get old really quick. The dining halls will get old even quicker. Be careful advertising that you know how to cook, you may end up making dinner for the whole floor.
4) Student Discounts. We're all broke. 10% off makes a difference.
5) Winning a football game. There's no greater feeling then losing your voice from cheering.
5) Puppies. You know you have a mini freak out when you see someone walking their dogs on campus.
6) Fall Break. It's mid-term season and fall break saves you from endless nights studying.
7) Chic-fil-a on campus. You know you eat it more than you should and you just don't care.
8) $5 take-out deals. Who doesn't like cheap food and not having to cook?
9) A good laugh. Sometimes all you need to mend a ruined day is a good laugh.
10) A good cry. Sometimes you just have to let it all out, and I mean like a Kim Kardashian let it all out type of cry.
11) A clean room. Not having to share your bed or your desk chair with all of your clothes can be kinda nice.
12) Finding money. Okay I lied when I said that there was no greater feeling then winning a football game. Finding money in your backpack or the jeans you should have washed three wears ago trumps that completely.
13) Your family. You'll learn to miss fighting with your siblings and your parents.
14) Netflix. I'm just gonna leave this one here.
15) Naps. I bet by the time you got to high school you started to regret fighting nap time in pre-school now, aren't you? If you make your schedule right, you can get plenty of napping in, no more falling asleep in fourth period.
Maybe next time you feel like complaining about all that comes along with college that annoys you, you'll think of all of the great things about it too.
