All over Facebook and just about every other kind of social media there are articles and lists saying 'Things Every College Student Goes Through' or 'Experiences You Must Have In College' and other things of that nature. But what they can't seem to fathom is that there are many different kinds of college experiences. So stop assuming about other people!
1. Not everybody likes to party![]()
Stop assuming that every college student goes to parties every weekend. Parties aren’t for everyone; some like to stay in and watch a movie with friends or read a book. There are so many other things to do on a college campus besides party.
2. Speaking of partying, not everyone drinks
I know that seems like a shocker but you don’t have to drink to have fun. Some people don’t want to get drunk, plus who wants to be hungover?
3. Beer Pong
Going along with drinking and partying, this is just a game that involves both. There are other games to play.
4. Greek Life
5. Dry Erase Boards
A lot of people keep these on their doors so peple can write on them. Now this one is a lot different than the previous mentioned, but not everyone keeps this kind of thing on their door. It mainly applies to dorm and on campus living, but whatever.
6. Living in a dorm or on campus![]()
Not everyone does this, people live at home or off campus their first year and the rest of their college experience. And this doesn't lessen their experience.
7. Dropping Classes
Some people know exactly what they're doing and won't give up when they're failing or falling behind in a class. And honestly speaking, props to you if you haven't done this.
8. Skipping classes
This is something that a lot of people do, but there are those who don't. And those people probably have better grades.
9. Change majors
There are people out there that know what they want to do from the second they enter college. And I'm still amazed by those people.
10. Meal plans
This is something that goes along with living in the dorms or on campus, but for those that don't have it...you aren't missing too much.
11. Staying up late to finish a paper
There are those that don't stay up late to finish a paper because... GASP... they finished it before the night before.
12. All nighters
This is something that some people avoid with every fiber of their being, because of a few reasons; one, they get their done ahead of time, and two, they LOVE sleep!
13. Even scantron exams
Now this one may surprise you, but depending on the major and classes someone is taking, they may not have any exams; instead, they might just have papers, projects, and speeches, etc. You get the picture.
I’m not saying that if you do everything that is listed above that you are a horrible person. What I’m saying is that people need to stop assuming that everyone’s college experience is the same. I’m tired of looking at the ’20 things everyone experiences in college’ and relating to only 3. So it’s perfectly fine* if you partake in the above, just remember that it isn’t the only way to go through college and life.
*If you choose to drink underage, be aware, be safe, and make sure you have someone to take care of you.
