It's October now and seeing how it is the first October I am spending in a university, I figured this was the perfect time to mix the two. It's a witch-y, spooky time here at college and though I have only been here for a few months, I have experienced lots. From essay writing to food, here is what I've learned about college so far using Harry Potter to help me explain.
1. My 8 a.m. class
Both my exact response when I found out I had an 8 a.m. class that I couldn't get out of and when my alarm goes off at 6:30 in the morning every Tuesday and Thursday.
2. Finding freedom
At first newly found freedom was scary, but then the fact that I didn't need to ask before going to go get food or didn't have to wait for a bell to sound to head to class got pretty cool. Now I'm as happy as Harry on Buckbeak.
3. Different grades
High School is indeed very different from college, especially when it comes to grades. I went from having a strong GPA and treating it like my baby, to hoping for a B. College proved to be a rude awakening that one's GPA pretty much can't be perfect.
4. Sleeping?
What's that? I have no idea. Honestly, even laying down gives me guilt as I should be doing homework. Not going to hide that naps are a part of my to-do lists, but sleeping... not really.
5. Online assignments
Online classes are one thing, but online assignments is its own entity. I'm talking about those programs for math or English that make you want to cry. 5/7, 7/5 is wrong, but (5/7, 7/5) is right? That's just mean.
6. The cafeteria at 5 p.m.
I learned one thing about the cafeteria at 5 P.M, don't do it. I can't hear my friend next to me asking if I want pizza and she can't hear me say I want water, but I can hear about everyone else's conversations. It's no fun.
7. Roommates
Luckily, I happened to get some great roommates and now have my own partners in crime. We pretty much look like this on the daily.
8. Boys
Most act like they are five years old, but it can be entertaining so I forgive them. Until they get a skateboard and try to run me over, then they're idiots.
9. Adulthood
Yeah, so I was told when I turned 18 I would be an adult, but no one told me that I wouldn't be treated like one. I'm still being babied by older adults.
10. Classes getting canceled
Whether it's because of all these hurricanes or because you're teacher decided not to show up, classes getting cancelled is probably one of the best feelings.
11. Essay and test days
The walk before having to write or turn in the essay you've been working on for a week is always a daunting one.
12. Finding confidence
After being in college for almost three months I can safely say, I do not look like this every day, but I do when I face a challenge. I know through hard work and a venti coffee, I can accomplish just about anything college may throw at me.
College has been fun so far, but not as fun as describing it with Harry Potter gifs. I hope this helped you get a little bit more into the Halloween-y mood and learn about what I've been going through and learning so far in college. Even though days don't come incredibly easily, I know my mischief is managed.
