If you’re a college student and not stressed, please let me know your magical secrets – for real, hit me up.
If you asked, “who is stressed?” every college kid would be able to raise their hand. Some days I actually feel like my head may explode. It’s not just college classes, though. We are asked to balance our whole lives. This means to make time for our 4.0 Deans List grades, spend time with our family and friends, having a social life at school, be involved in school, stay in shape... all while trying to eat, sleep and manage our money.
Honestly, though, I'm pretty sure that list should be longer. Sounds painful, right? Trust me, it can be. Sometimes I forget to do simple things like eating and smiling.
I have mastered the art of speed-walking to class. I have actually had people text me and ask me if I am OK. To answer everyone's texts now, yes, I’m OK. I just forgot to sleep last night while studying for my three back-to-back exams this morning. So I rolled out of bed and went to class wearing what I wore yesterday. I also forgot makeup exists and that I need to eat breakfast. But I’m OK. I may be sleep deprived and going a little crazy, but I’m alive and breathing!
College can suck. But it’s one of those things that sucks so much you never want it to end. These past two years may have been the most stressed I’ve ever been, but they are SO worth it.
I’ve enjoyed the sleepless nights, long talks with my roommates, the ranting, binge eating and endless days at the library. I wouldn’t change it.
College may be hard and scary at times, but don’t take the stress for granted. It’s so worth it in the end. I'm stressed, but I'm happy.
