College has been a trip so far. I have encountered experiences I never would have dreamed of. However, I also endure a lot of challenges daily I have never truly been aware of until now.
1. I have no idea what food temperature should be at
The dining halls have food warmers, which is just that- warm- food. I am not quite sure what hot food tastes like anymore. The only time I have a grasp of food temperature is when I microwave something for too long or forget to take something out of the freezer.
2. I have no understanding of meal times
I eat depending on my class schedule rather than my meal schedule. Class at 1:20 means breakfast on the way there. 9:30 econ may finish at 10:45, but that's lunch. I also have no idea how to schedule when to eat, so usually, it results in a very awkward 3:45 who-knows-what meal at an empty dining hall and ending up starving at 11pm. #freshmanfifteen
3. I attend things I don't even want to go to with people I don't even like for free food that isn't even there
Something about being in college inclines you to be magnetically drawn to anything and everything you don't have to pay for. "F-R-E-E is the best four letter word i've ever heard. I go to functions for clubs I've never heard of for pizza. I listen to a random speaker talk about who knows what for a sundae bar. However, the food always runs out by the time I get there.
4. I will wake up having no idea what time it is because my charger stretched to my bunk bed unplugged
When decorating 140 square feet, a clock took up too much space to make the packing list. However, when my phone is dead, I do not have a single clue what time it is. Am I late for class? Can I sleep for 2 more hours before it? Does my charger even work anymore? How did my extension chord fall off the command strips? College has taught me the importance of mechanical clocks.
5. I don't know what's going on, and it's my second rodeo
I don't know who said you had to have it all together as long as it wasn't your first rodeo, but it wasn't me. Two rodeos is a very high standard to have your life under control: the second assignment, second time making the same mistake, second time having to GPS your way to class. Even third time isn't always the charm.
6. I don't know how to do anything of significance
Flat tire? Don't call me. I sat on the side of the road for 3 hours waiting on AAA. Making a reservation or answering an uber driver? I am mute. I don't know what it is about traditional daily tasks, but I have quickly found out I cannot do anything. Good thing we have a family group chat!
7. I have an inclination to buy a costume even if its February
What if there's a social that is disco monkey themed, and I don't have this tie dye gorilla suit on sale at good will? What if there's a date night I need a princess crown and lobster claws for? I feel destined to buy every costume related accessory I ever see. I am very unaware of this problem in stores, but my bank account knows it far too well.
8. I feel gross showering without shoes
I could be in the Ritz-Carlton, and feel the urge to whip out my flip flops. I am too adjusted to community bathrooms. I feel uncomfortable in showers shoe-less. What could be on the floor? When was the last time it was cleaned? These aren't things I ever noticed before coming here.
9. I am not stupid, but wow I am so dumb
Gas prices are probably higher than my GPA. Everyone here is smarter than me- except my required partner for ever single class assignment. The harder I study, the worse I do, and I will never understand that correlation. I heard a student tell the class her paper was on "euthanasia", but yet I asked her what was happening to children to China.
10. My calf muscles hurt from walking to class
As a girl with no knowledge of the bus system, I walk everywhere. This includes up the stairs that costs more than 16 times my tuition, the hill that makes me sweat to death mid October, and the five flights in the building without elevators. My calf muscles have never looked so good despite the meal plan.
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