I can genuinely say college is a lot harder than I thought it was going to be, but I've also had some of the best times here.
1. Partying is overrated
My first week of college there was a party every night. And of course, I went out every night. I mean it was my first week, I wanted to meet people and have fun. It gets boring though, and now I can say I much rather hang out at my dorm and watch movies with my friends. It's still fun to go out every once in a while, but my lifestyle has changed from the beginning to now.
2. Procrastination has never been more of a problem
You get to choose how you spend your time, and there is nobody to help keep you on track. When you want to go out instead of doing your homework, you can, but you'll regret it.
3. Going to class is essential
This is obvious, but when you can miss class when you want you might take advantage of that. Go to class whenever you can and save those absences for when you need them.
4. Staying healthy feels impossible
Finding time to eat healthily and work out has always been hard, but I can say it's harder in college. Especially when the dining hall has so many unhealthy options, or when you're so busy that getting some take-out sounds like the best plan. All of these unhealthy foods add up, and not going to the gym makes it even worse. Try to plan out meals and times to work-out.
5. College is hard
There are so many aspects that make college hard besides just academics. Balancing a social life, schoolwork, a healthy lifestyle, and a job for some people is tough. I feel like I never have time to get anything done, even though I do. The best advice I can give is to keep track of everything going on in your life and plan things out. Plan things like when you're going to do your homework, study, and workout.
College will be tough, but it's also an amazing experience that will bring great opportunities. Make sure to have fun but also stay focused on what's important!
