1. Your professors have secret meetings to plot against you.
This feels so real doesn’t it? I think everyone can attest to this. I am convinced that it is true! I think we have all had those weeks where there is a paper, presentation, 3 three tests, a quiz, and a project due. Of course it is no fun, but hey it builds character!
2. Your bed time slowly gets later and later
Yeah, I know you agree. Every day you wake up exhausted and tell yourself, "I am going to go to bed early tonight." When was the last time that happened? Never? Yep, me too! Nocturnal is your new middle name, just accept it. After all, relaxing in your comfy bed while watching Netflix has become an extracurricular activity. Student by day, pro Netflix-er by night. Can I add this to my resumé?
3. You have to master the art of meteorology.
For your trek to campus, will you wear your purple leggings or your black ones? Duck boots or tennis shoes? Scarf or hat? Puffy coat or light jacket? This is why your weather app on your phone will become your new best friend very quickly! If it isn’t already, make it! Don’t be the person who comes to campus without a raincoat or umbrella right before a downpour because you will look like a wet rat when it's over. I can promise you that you definitely will not be singing in the rain.
4. A delicious meal turns into a granola bar.
Do you daydream about the days you once enjoyed home cooked meals every night? Yeah, me too. I'm salivating just thinking about my mom's cooking. (You're welcome, mom ;)) That daily breakfast that used to be so hot and buttery is now a dry, brittle granola bar. Your dinner that used to be so savory and protein-filled suddenly is Easy Mac in a throw away cup. One plus is that I have become an out-to-eat connoisseur because what else would I spend my money on? Food is essential for life, people!
5. One word: Money.
In the end we all have to realize that college is the time to learn. In this season of life we may think we have it hard, but in reality we have it pretty darn good. Getting a bad grade feels like the world is ending, and I know this because I've been there. But, I am happy to let you know that the world has not ended and your bad grade is just a number. Just make sure to relish in the fact that you will one day miss these four years (well, maybe five if we're being honest). One day the stressors in your life will no longer be a test, but a stack of bills or a presentation due at work. If you ask me, I'll take writing an essay any day over that. You get to go to college once, but you get to work for the rest of your life. My advice to you: treasure the now, folks!
