This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Akron chapter.
After freshman orientation, the excitement begins to build for exactly how fun and adventurous college life will be. The college life seems to be so hyped-up that the reality is often far different from what is expected.
1. What moving in is like
Expectation: This will be a breeze, and my new room will be so cool!
Reality: Why doesn’t all of my stuff fit in this room?
2. Meeting your roommate for the first time
Expectation: Wow, we’re going to be best friends!
Reality: “Hi…” This is awkward.
3. Saying goodbye to your parents
Expectation: I probably will be so excited I won’t even cry.
Reality: DON’T LEAVE ME HERE WITH THESE STRANGERS!
4. Your first night at school
Expectation: Let’s go out and party!
Reality: “Hey… you think are parents are gonna come back to get us?” “I don’t know… is it weird I wish they would?”
5. Syllabus Week
Expectation: I hear we just get the syllabus and get to leave.
Reality: Okay class, we have a lot to cover this semester, so we cannot waste a minute. Let’s get started on the notes.
6. Your first weekend
Expectation: Totally going to a frat party this weekend.
Reality: What movie should I watch next?
7. How you spend Thirsty Thursday
Expectation: Time to get wasted!
Reality: Drowning in homework and tears.
8. Your weekends
Expectation: I’m going to go out and have so much fun!
Reality: How many more papers can I write in one weekend?!
9. Your afternoons when it’s warm out
Expectation: Playing frisbee in the quad or commons area
Reality: Longingly looking out the window while you study in the darkness of your room
10. How you think you’ll eat
Expectation: Delicious and Healthy
Reality: This.
So maybe college isn’t as wild and glamorous as some think it is; however, we wouldn’t change a thing!