College is supposed to be the greatest time of your life, but it also comes with never-ending work. The majority of college students find themselves swimming in this workload and often cannot find ways to end this headache called college. But the catch is, college is the greatest time of your life! Every student just needs to know the key survival tips before they begin a new semester. Even as a junior in college, I still find myself swimming in work, which is why Rory Gilmore is here to help guide us in the right direction:
1. Never give up.
There will be weeks (or everyday) where you want to give up, but don't! Some days will be the worst and you might even hit a deer, but the goal you are striving to reach is never worth giving up!
2. Not knowing your future is OK.
Some of you may be fortunate to know what you want to do in your future, others may not. If you are one of those people who do not yet, it's totally OK, you will figure it out. College is all about experiencing new beginnings and exploring what you may or may not like. Take a class in unique subjects or topics, and your future will fall into your lap once it clicks.
3. Be the nerd who gets 10 hours of sleep.
Rory gets 10 hours of sleep and she always completes her work. Be the person in college who complains about sleeping too much, rather than never getting sleep. Sleep is crucial in college and it is important that you grasp every minute of your class or lesson. Of course, go pull those all-nighters and movie nights with your friends, but sleep when there is time.
4. Keep looking your best—you never know who you will meet.
It does matter if you look pretty during your finals! Give yourself some confidence before going into that final instead of a negative outlook. Of course, sweats can be stylish, so don't worry—it's not limited to a dress only. Go into your finals and any test with the best outlook!
5. 8 o'clock classes will be torture.
Heads up...you should avoid scheduling an eight am class! Unless you love waking up at 7 a.m. (who actually does though?) Of course, you will probably have one of these during your college experience, I know I had two during my years so far. Just wake up and pull through the semester, and try not to keep pressing snooze on your alarm.
6. Fast-food is your best friend.
Junk food will be your best friend during finals week, break-ups and of course, those endless college nights with your people. It is not just amazing to taste, but it also helps you calm your nerves and makes you feel happy inside. Don't think, just eat.
7. Your back will always hurt.
Word of advice, carry those heavy books in your arms rather than in your backpack. From my experience and all of those Norton editions I had to carry, it feels much better to just carry them in your arms. Even though you try and eliminate the amount of books you have, your back will constantly be hurting. Taking off your backpack will become the greatest feeling.
8. Coffee is a must.
You will drink coffee before class, at midnight, all simply because it keeps you going. Dunkin' will become the place that you visit five times a day and the workers will memorize your order. Medium coffee with milk and sugar, please.
9. Find your person.
It can be your boyfriend, girlfriend or your roommate. This person will be there for you when you are having the worst day and will help you get through it. They will tell you to keep going to class and keep fighting through the work! Simply, they will become your person in college.
10. Find your quiet spot.
Find that one spot that you will study your brain off. This spot will be the library, outside or your dorm room. Once you have your spot, nothing will stop you from getting your work done!
