Us college students have worked so very hard these past decades to get to where we are now: drowning in deadlines, losing sleep, having some of the greatest nights of our lives and attempting to figure out that whole career thing. It's a dream, really.
Perhaps this delusional state is the reason we consistently, subconsciously end up lying to ourselves and others. Now don't go getting all heated! Of course these lies are harmless...mostly. Here are 33 lies most college students undoubtedly tell themselves all the time.
1. I’ll stay ahead of reading this semester.
2. I'll actually read the textbook this semester.
3. I’m going to work out on a regular basis.
4. I'm going to start eating healthier.
5. One more episode and then I’ll start my homework.
6. I’m going to get all my work done today.
7. I don’t spend that much money on alcohol.
8. I’m going to keep my room clean this semester.
9. Professor: Now, you've all done the readings for today so this should be a good group discussion. You: Yep.
10. I’m only going to go out a few times this semester.
11. I’ll get a of work done over Thanksgiving break.
7. I’m going to do laundry today.
13. I’m going to look nice for class.
14. This is the last time I’ll wear sweats to class.
15. Life after graduation seems pretty neat.
16. You: What time can everyone meet? Group: I'm busy all the time. You: That's fine.
17. I’ll only go out for one drink tonight.
18. I don't go out on the weekdays.
19. No, these aren’t tears. There's something in my eye.
20. After college I'll be a lot healthier.
21. Professor: how did you like Monday’s lecture? You: It was awesome! Learned so much.
22. I get enough sleep at night.
24. During winter break I'm going to get back into shape and get started on spring semester classes.
23. I'm going to take advantage of office hours this semester.
24. I’m going to do the extra credit assignment.
25. I’m going to get really involved on campus this semester.
26. I’m never drinking again.
27. I’m never procrastinating again.
28. I am going to start budgeting my money this month.
29. I’m not addicted to coffee, I can stop anytime.
30. I’m going to spend less time on social media.
31. I'll start studying for the test two weeks in advance.
32. I'm fine, really.
33. I'll walk instead of Uber.
Okay, so we lie here and there. No big deal! No matter how many times we say we're going to change our habits but actually don't, it doesn't change the fact that these are some of best years of our life. We wouldn't change a thing (well except the sleep thing; more sleep would be excellent).
