Nothing is more exciting than going to college. You're away from your parents, you get to meet all kinds of new people, learn a wide variety of new subjects, and party all night long. As long as you don't forget to make it to class on Monday, you can do whatever you want. And when it's all over, you just want to go back.
1. Your excitement as an incoming freshman
This is not like high school where you're the low man on the totem pole. You will have classes with other freshman who also have no idea what's going on. But it's going to be great!
2. Move in day
Trying to fit all your stuff into a tiny dorm room is the ultimate game of Tetris.
3. Meeting your new roommate
Here's to hoping they'll be your new best friend and not your new enemy. You do have to live with this person for the next year.
4. Picking out your major
There are so many subjects to pick from! Do I major in Psychology or Business or Music or Education? How to choose?! While your parents tell you "make sure it's something that you like but will get you a job where you can make a lot of money, so we can come and live with you when we're old."
5. Joining a new organization
Involving yourself in new things can be exciting!
6. Trying to make new friends
Trying not be to weird around new people is hard.
7. Walking in on the first day of classes
First impressions are everything.
8. Trying to handle all your coursework
Professors are tougher, the coursework is larger, and there's less time to do everything.
9. Going out to parties with your besties
There's nothing better than getting all dolled up and having fun with your best friends.
10. Recovering after the party
The next morning, however, is never fun.
11. Cheering on your team at the sporting events
Go team! Now throw some free stuff my way.
12. Living together with your friends off campus
No more random fire alarms in the middle of the night. No more loud neighbors. Just you and your friends having the time of your life in your own place.
13. Struggling to pay actual bills like rent and utilities
Unfortunately your new place comes with actual adulting: paying rent, utility bills, food, and cable. Why does everything cost so much?!
14. Trying not to be annoyed with the underclassman
Watching the new freshman trying to find their way around campus is almost hysterical, and you just want them to get out of your way. It's hard to believe you were one of them once.
15. Attempting to figure out your plans after graduation
Do I apply for jobs? Do I go to graduate school? Do I take a gap year? I don't know!
16. Finally graduating
While these have been the best four years of your life, it's time to move on. Every ending brings a new beginning.
