College Life: By A Grown(ish) Woman
Start writing a post
Student Life

College Life: By A Grown(ish) Woman

Almost grown up, but not quite.

102
College Life: By A Grown(ish) Woman
Tori Jones

In a recent article, I basically blathered on about how uncool growing up is. I still hold to that belief, BUT it is important to also peek at the silver lining of getting grey hairs and wrinkles. To maintain positive vibes it is nice to take a few minutes and congratulate yourself on accomplishments. Below you will find a quick list of my achievements since coming to college. These events have nurtured my inner sense of being a grown woman and I'm quite proud of them.

1. Signing a lease

Nothing screams I'm a grown woman like signing your name at the bottom of a piece of paper for a year-long commitment. It's just crazy to realize that I have a new address. I have a responsibility to drop a rent check off on the first of every month. I have a room that my mom doesn't constantly nag me about cleaning up. Childhood mind B-L-O-W-N.

2. Getting my oil changed

Okay, yes my mom did continually nag me about getting it done. And it was about 4,000 miles past time to get it changed, BUT I set up the appointment, took it, and paid for it as a professional adult. Now I just have to find the motivation to put air in my tires...

3. Scheduling my own doctor appointments

Does this one even need to be explained? I don't know why but there is something so scary about calling to schedule an appointment to see any kind of doctor. However, I overcame and conquered. Not gonna lie I still try to get my mom to talk to people I don't know over the phone for me yet she usually won't. My newly found status of grown(ish) has convinced her it's mostly up to me now.

4. Going to class

I know we've all been going to class since kindergarten and maybe even before that. I also know that going to class in college is a completely different story. Your parents aren't here to make sure you're getting up in time to get there. Or calling to see where you are at three in the morning when you should be resting up for the test the next day. The freedom is a beautiful, yet frightening thing. You could fail a class because you keep skipping to skateboard with your pal Jimmy.


I've found that one of the biggest aspects of growing up is showing up. Being where you need to be on time and prepared. If you have an appointment, be there or you'll probably get fined. If you have a job, show up for your shift. Someone you care about needs you? Get to them. The best adults are the ones that show up for their responsibilities.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

18304
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

946810
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

123414
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lots of people sat on the cinema wearing 3D glasses
Pinterest

Ever wonder what your friend meant when they started babbling about you taking their stapler? Or how whenever you ask your friend for a favor they respond with "As You Wish?" Are you looking for new and creative ways to insult your friends?

Well, look no further. Here is a list of 70 of the most quotable movies of all time. Here you will find answers to your questions along with a multitude of other things such as; new insults for your friends, interesting characters, fantastic story lines, and of course quotes to log into your mind for future use.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments