10 Harsh Realities Of Learning How To Adult
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10 Harsh Realities Of Learning How To Adult

College is not easy breezy freedom like it is popularized, it is a real life struggle.

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10 Harsh Realities Of Learning How To Adult
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I never thought being on my own, away at college, making my own choices and eating what I want would be so STRESSFUL. Adult life is difficult. Sometimes I just want to go to my own home and bed and just lay there and listen to my mom or dad tell me to do something.

1. Campus food is, on a good day, pretty nasty.

I would give anything for a home cooked meal that I used to complain about. Having the option to eat out all of the time is dangerous as well because, I am always on a budget. Always.

2. You NEVER have money.


3. You miss your pets. Sometimes more than anything else.


4. You have to set your own bedtime, which is often not a good choice.


5. You procrastinate even worse than in High School.

6. When you get sick, you have no idea what to do!

"Mom, I think I am dying"

7. You get really good at "stealing" from the dining hall.

8. Doing your own laundry is a thing!

9. You have to be RESPONSIBLE for your keys, ID, money, etc..


10. LOANS. Let me say it again, you have NO money.

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