Going into college, I was aware I would be living on a co-ed floor and I would be using a co-ed bathroom. I was actually excited to be living with people of the opposite sex considering I spent the last four years attending an all-girl school. Although I was not around very many guys in high school, I have two brothers, so living with guys was nothing new to me. However, living with a bunch of college guys is far different than living with two darling brothers.
1. The first week can get awkward.
You are all just getting to know each other, and although your bathroom encounters speed up the process, they can also make for odd situations. Just take into account we are all human.
2. The bathroom gets disgusting.
If you thought public restrooms were the most ferocious things you had ever seen, then you had never stepped foot in a co-ed college bathroom. The sinks are often covered by an abundance of facial hair, the showers are filled with all kinds of things you would not want to see in a shower, the toilets are sometimes covered with urine and so is the floor and on party nights, you may walk into a puddle of throw up.
3. The toilet seat gets left up.
This is unavoidable. The ratio of guys to girls on my hall is greatly skewed, so it is only expected for the toilet seat to be left up more often than not.
4. The hall gets smelly.
You know that man musk we all love so much? Well, it is not so appealing when it consumes the entire hallway as well as everyone's room. Body odor is a very real issue, especially when you are surrounded by athletic men.
5. You see a lot more than you signed up for.
This goes for both parties. Sometimes, a late night trip to the bathroom will consist of very minimal clothing, and sometimes, even a day time trip down the hall will. You may witness a few gasp-worthy situations, but you eventually become accustomed to it.
6. They are brutally honest.
At first, their honesty might upset you or take you by surprise, but you eventually get used to it. My roommates and I often consider the guy's bluntness to be rude, but it is actually nice being told things the way they area
7. You make best friends like none others.
Six months into this journey, the guys have certainly grown on me. Despite their many flaws, I love them whole-heartedly. When my world is falling apart, they are always there for me in a flash. Three of them, in particular, have become some of my best friends, and I can't thank them enough for all that they have done for me.
Living with such an abundance of guys is not always easy, but I would not change it for the world. The awkwardness has subsided, and the guys make an effort to clean up after themselves and put the toilet seat down. I now look forward to smelling that man musk that overtakes our living space because it means the guys are present. All of the things that once seemed unbearable are now overshadowed by the unbreakable friendships we have created.
