As college students, we are seen as people looking to grow and learn. We are merely amateurs; even in our own fields and we know it. Probably the one thing that annoys college students the most is everyone telling us that we aren't professionals, like that's why we are here: to become professionals. However, while we may not walk around with brief cases or dress in full suits, there are things that we are pros at.
1. Jaywalking.
We can be very impatient and don't feel like waiting until we get to the cross walk to go across the street. We've become very skilled at two things in this: looking for the authorities and looking for cars.
2. Spending too much money.
Yes, we really do need that new sweatshirt at the bookstore and that extra cup of four-dollar coffee.
3. Sleeping.
Got 20 minutes before class? Sounds like a 10 minute nap to me.
4. Procrastination.
Did someone say Netflix night?
5. Scheduling.
Despite our procrastination and sleeping habits, we are actually quite good at scheduling. We know when that afternoon wall hits us so that we can take our naps and when we are ready to take on all that homework that we put off from the night before.
6. Research.
Everything may make sense in class but there are plenty of times when we go to do the assignment and it all looks like Wingdings. Therefore, we are experts at Google, office hours, and the library. We know how to find the information we are looking for.
7. Getting the work done.
We may put it off until the last second but we do get it done. It may take three coffees and two red bulls but it will get done.
8. Picking the right jam.
We have music for everything. And when we say everything, we mean everything.
9. Having the time of our lives.
Our lives may not be perfect but we sure know how to make the most of our time in college: surrounding ourselves with good people, remaining positive, taking those opportunities when they come our way and making the most with the minimum.
See, we may not be professional enough for the real world just yet but that doesn't mean that we aren't professionals in our own sense. We are learning and we shouldn't be put down for it. We aren't all party animals or going to class hungover. We care about our education or else we wouldn't be here. So in case someone tries to tell you that you're not professional, keep these things in mind.
