Growing up, I watched movies about college students and all of their adventures. I longed for the independence and opportunities for fun that existed in college. Or so I thought. I've been a college student for almost three full years now, and I have come to realize I will never be that stereotypical college girl.

1. I don't go out.

Whether it's just out to eat or out for a night of fun with friends, I don't do it. All work and no play makes me who I am.

2. I'm in bed before the clock strikes midnight.

School is exhausting. After going to class, doing homework, reading, studying, and stressing about things that don't really matter, I'm tired. So if you ever need me past 10 pm, don't.

3. I don't know how to look cute.

I'm grateful to be a nursing major because some of my outfits are already chosen for me. Scrubs. It's a rough day when I have to go to class and actually look presentable. Even if I wear a t-shirt with my hair up, I look somewhat homeless. There are no cute messy buns for me and baggy clothes for me.

4. My friend group is super small.

The first person on my recent text list is my dad. My friends are either in the nursing program or the same friends I've had my entire life. I'm way too socially awkward to meet new people.

5. I prefer to be in my right mind.

Fancy words for "I don't drink." If you ever want a friend to go party with on the weekends, that friend is not me. If you ever want a friend to watch Netflix and eat snacks with, that friend most definitely is me.

Most of what I have learned from my college experience is how lame I truly am. But what I've also learned is that I love being this way. I'm exactly who I feel I should be. For me, college is a stepping stone in my education, not a life experiment to see how many stupid things I can do without consequence. I'm not the girl from the movies. I'm a well-rested, poorly dressed, home body with long-term goals and dreams.

And I am perfectly okay with that.