We all love the carefree and nostalgic feelings that arrive each summer, and some years, it's extra hard to say goodbye to the warm weather and resume responsibilities. While there are plenty of great things about Fall, so many things that bring joy are constricted to the summertime.
1. You have school.
Come September, you are dreading the 8:30 class you signed up for. Gone are the days that you get to sleep in and lounge luxuriously. Your days are now filled with stress, class, more stress, and numerous other obligations.
2. It's no longer acceptable to walk around barefoot.
When you're at the beach or pool, it's completely normal to walk around sans shoes. The second you try that in September in the Dining Hall, you get all these weird looks like you did something wrong.
3. Instead of jumping in pools, you're jumping into fountains or lakes.
Regardless of whether you're a freshman, senior, or somewhere in between, this is not quite up to par with that bacteria-free pool near your home. Don't let FuPo catch you in those fountains!
4. You get DH soft serve instead of fresh ice cream.
You have a favorite ice cream shop back home, and the sad ice cream in weird flavors from the DH is not a proper replacement. Bon Appetit, amiright?
5. You worry about your transcript instead of your tan.
Who knows if you'll graduate on time? With Furman's GER requirements and unique classes, you really don't know. It's okay, you like to live on the edge anyway. At least you're tan.
6. Instead of eating at your fave Mexican restaurant back home, you're at Mr. Salsa's
One time they gave me a free birthday dessert for literally no reason at all. I'm still kind of confused about that but oh well...
7. You're trying to attend CLPs.
Most of these don't interest you, and the one's that do fill up extremely quickly.
8. You're sweating.
But this time, it's due to the anxiety of a big exam, not the hot summer weather.
9. You're with your college friends.
These people are amazing, but it sucks that you have to say goodbye to your childhood best friends for another 4 months.
10. Instead of staying up late watching reality TV, you're staying up late in the lib.
James B. Duke is a friend to many.
11. You have to apply for internships.
Preparing and planning a future can be fun, but sometimes it's an adjustment when you realize that you are applying for a corporate internship over that summer job at Kohl's.
12. Spending ridiculous amounts of time networking.
No, not social media networking. Professional networking.
13. You're attending tailgates, not summer barbeques.
Well, there's a season for everything.