I've been a college student for a while now, and there are a lot of things I've learned. Graduating from high school, I didn't think college would have any down sides because, it's college. We live away from our parents, we don't have these idiotic curfews, and we're pretty much liberated from conformity and the shallow bitches of high school... or so I thought.
I'm not saying there's nothing great about college. College is the best time to meet new people, be active, and just have fun. I've gone to parties here and there, and I've met some pretty bright and colorful people. I don't know about the whole Greek society that goes on at colleges and universities. A lot of them represent honor societies for pharmacy students, or hopeful premeds. While some others seem to represent cheap glamour and incessant partying, which I'm sure is just a dirty stereotype that was hammered in my mind ever since I graduated from high school. But yeah, Greek is definitely not for me. Why do I need bros and sises when I have a real sister of my own?
Oh yeah, I'm sure everyone has heard of the freshman fifteen. Well, it happens. And then again, sometimes it doesn't. It was like the freshman negative five for me. When I was at home, my parents always made sure I never went hungry, even if they spent a shitload of time preparing the most delicious dishes. But now, I don't have that time and energy to cook for myself. As a college student, breakfast just doesn't exist. I wake up, eat BRUNCH if I'm lucky and have enough time, and go to class. Eating outdoors becomes quite common too. Who wants to eat dorm food all the time? And living in an apartment, what would you eat if you open your closet one day and realize that it's empty and in need of restocking?
Oh yes, office hours. I can't even explain how important those are. For one thing, the professor of a bajillion students gets to acknowledge you. I don't know, I'm not the best college student there is. I skip classes where roll isn't taken, and sometimes I get behind on my reading and work. It happens. College can be stressing if you feel the pressure to be outstanding. An upperclassmen friend of mine told me that times can get rough, but you should still try to enjoy college because once it's over, the real life begins. So I do try hard to balance school with hobbies. One thing you should know is, don't be afraid to be who you really are. In college, you really are free, so enjoy it to the fullest.
Yours truly,
YC
I'm not saying there's nothing great about college. College is the best time to meet new people, be active, and just have fun. I've gone to parties here and there, and I've met some pretty bright and colorful people. I don't know about the whole Greek society that goes on at colleges and universities. A lot of them represent honor societies for pharmacy students, or hopeful premeds. While some others seem to represent cheap glamour and incessant partying, which I'm sure is just a dirty stereotype that was hammered in my mind ever since I graduated from high school. But yeah, Greek is definitely not for me. Why do I need bros and sises when I have a real sister of my own?
Oh yeah, I'm sure everyone has heard of the freshman fifteen. Well, it happens. And then again, sometimes it doesn't. It was like the freshman negative five for me. When I was at home, my parents always made sure I never went hungry, even if they spent a shitload of time preparing the most delicious dishes. But now, I don't have that time and energy to cook for myself. As a college student, breakfast just doesn't exist. I wake up, eat BRUNCH if I'm lucky and have enough time, and go to class. Eating outdoors becomes quite common too. Who wants to eat dorm food all the time? And living in an apartment, what would you eat if you open your closet one day and realize that it's empty and in need of restocking?
Oh yes, office hours. I can't even explain how important those are. For one thing, the professor of a bajillion students gets to acknowledge you. I don't know, I'm not the best college student there is. I skip classes where roll isn't taken, and sometimes I get behind on my reading and work. It happens. College can be stressing if you feel the pressure to be outstanding. An upperclassmen friend of mine told me that times can get rough, but you should still try to enjoy college because once it's over, the real life begins. So I do try hard to balance school with hobbies. One thing you should know is, don't be afraid to be who you really are. In college, you really are free, so enjoy it to the fullest.
Yours truly,
YC
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