First time at anything is terrifying. The first year of college was not any different. Fortunately for myself, I was allowed the opportunity to move up to the city, where I would be attending school, for the summer and get used to the area while working. This was a GREAT experience to ease me into getting out of the small-town life I was so used to. Then, the time to start my first year of college rolled around and it was time to experience something that would be so new. So, if you are going to college soon, you can look forward to these things. If you just wrapped up your first year, maybe you can relate to a few of these.
One thing my first year of college has taught me is that the second semester is NOTHING like the first semester. The first semester was a breeze in my book, the second semester was most definitely not. The first semester I can actually remember going to literally EVERY class. I feared missing class and information that would be taught in class. This semester has been different, on the plus side, I have met a lot of classmates and exchanged numbers so when one of us misses class, the other can just catch them up.
Another thing this first year of college has taught me is that you will most definitely procrastinate. I will definitely admit to writing MULTIPLE papers the night they were due. I also have waited to complete homework until the day it is due.. or right before class because I totally forgot about it. Which usually ends up with me in a panic mood.
Along with procrastination, there is also developing the ability to binge watch the entire nine seasons of The Office on Netflix in just a matter of two weeks. If that is not impressive, I am not sure what could be. I could probably honestly say I binged watched about 5 different series and shows on Netflix. I can also admit to watching probably over 3,000 new youtube videos, shared over 2,500 dog or animal related facebook videos, and saved a good 400 memes to my phone.
Your first year of college will fly by. I feel like everyone says that about every year but it is still incredibly true for college. I feel like half of the months I was here, those months lasted a good 2 weeks?? When time goes by quickly you almost get sad about leaving a class (especially if it was a small class), but then you remember how excited you are to get it over with. Enjoy all of the time you are given.
My first year of college has been a blast and one I would not change for anything. One of my favorite things this year of college has done for me is give me the greatest group of friends I could ask for. College is a place where so many people from different places, cultures, and backgrounds. Most of my friends are actually from my hometown and close by towns. We spent a lot of time together. We had every meal together and called them "family dinners." These friends became friends faster than almost anyone you have met before.
You will miss home. You will miss your parents and miss all of the things you left at home. Especially your pets. I cannot begin to explain how many times I have called my parents, told them about all of the embarrassing things I have done, talked about school, and asked them to let me talk to my sweet pups. Make sure you visit throughout the year, it will make everyone happy. Always be sure to call your parents and let them know you love them.
Being a part of the "pot-luck" for housing was the best thing about college. This means I went into campus housing sharing a dorm with three other girls that I did not know. This was scary at first, you never know how well you might click with someone. Your roommates can either be your great friends or enemies. Lucky for me, I found someone who was just like me. We clicked from day one and now we do everything together. We share embarrassing stories, funny stories, secrets, weird stories, many laughs and jokes, and a strong love for dancing (and pizza). Finding a pea in a pod in college when you do not know what you are quite getting into is so reassuring.
