College is supposed to be this awesome, overwhelmingly fun aspect that really brightens up your life. I can see why it's generally considered to be like this; after all, you can further your career, hang out with a multitude of different people and be more free than ever before. College gives you an unbelievable amount of opportunities, whether it is joining a club that seems really fun or going to a professor's office hours for extra help. I've found that college is bursting at the seams with activities and chances to improve yourself every single day. Every day at college could be an adventure, in and of itself.
However, college has not been that fun for me. I cannot tell you the amount of times that I've had to go to bed at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m., due to working on assignments for one of my classes. It feels as though the work that I get in college never ends; whether it's writing papers, reading chapters out of a textbook or completing online assignments, it feels as though I'm always working. I've been feeling busy and very stressed. I constantly go to the library at night, stay up very late to study and finish an assignment, and I sacrifice sleep just to read a couple more pages on a book for class. I've worked ridiculous amounts for weeks now, and I've had to put aside some of my hobbies as a result.
Additionally, clubs have added stress for me, as well. I've tried to get involved in various clubs this semester, and I've had fun at them, but they take away time that I could use for work. For example, going to a film club could mean missing out on studying or finishing an assignment that's due tomorrow. Doing that means that I have more stuff to worry about, which leads to me returning to my room at two in the morning, and getting less than five hours of sleep as a result. I do want to get involved and liven up my time on campus, but work is at the back of my mind as a result. I feel as though joining a club is sort of a double-edged sword for me; it can add to my overall college experience, but it also means less time for myself and schoolwork. There are days where I'm running around from morning to night, doing millions of little actions and having a very small amount of time for relaxing and just enjoying life.
However, I've still found ways to enjoy my time at college. The large workloads and constant stress is something that every college student has to deal with, which means that I am not alone in feeling this way. Talking to friends who I really enjoy and respect just makes my day, and it feels good to know that there are others who have the same stresses as me. Playing my favorite video game on my trusty Nintendo GameCube is always guaranteed to brighten up my day, and I've managed to find a solid group of friends that I can rely on in this confusing, unpredictable and often surprising world that is known as college.
College can be fun and full of worry at the same time. The possibilities that college offers are exciting and full of wonder, and you have so many opportunities to better yourself and your future. Additionally, college can also be time-consuming, strenuous and maddeningly difficult. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the constant demands of college, but you have to find a way to not get too brought down by work. You have to live a little every now and then, and you can find ways to enjoy college.
