It may be almost a month into my summer vacation, but it seems that I am still thinking about college on a regular basis. Why is this, you may ask? Because no matter where I go, there seems to always be someone who feels the need to ask me various questions about college and my past school year. I know what you're probably thinking: maybe they are just being polite or are genuinely interested to know how your education is going? That's perfectly fine, but what isn't are the following eight questions I'm sure the majority of college students are absolutely sick and tired of being asked, especially during times such as the holidays or summer break when school is the last thing we want to have on our minds or discuss with other people.
1. Do you have a boyfriend?
No matter your age or gender, this question will most likely come off as the most annoying if you're a single college student. Being in a relationship isn't something I'm concerned about at the moment, but if that ever changes, I promise you'll hear about it. There's no need to interrogate me on a regular basis.
2. What's your major again?
It's not like I answer that question for you every time we see each other or anything...Oh, wait.
3. And just what kind of job are you going to get with that?
On some days, your guess is honestly as good as mine.
4. Wait, you don't want a six figure salary?
A huge paycheck may be nice, but the majority of people never seem to understand that I would much rather make less at a job that I love. (And in my field, a six-figure salary is somewhat nonexistent).
5. How do you balance school, work, finances, your mental health, social life, exercising/eating right, and sleep?
Here's the typical answer: I don't.
6. Are you going to be in debt because of student loans?
Why? Are you offering me a charitable donation?
7. Do you plan on going to grad school in the future?
Only one degree at a time, please!
8. Are you ready for next semester yet?
I just put one year of school behind me. Please wait a few months to question me about the next.
I know some of you, parents and older adults especially, may have meant well if you have ever asked a college student any of the aforementioned questions. But please don't take it personally if you happen to get an eye roll or an annoyed look in response. There's a good chance that he or she has already answered that question multiple times lately and would much rather discuss something else. Such as, if they are interested in coffee or food. I highly doubt they'll say no.
