Fall is finally here, which means it is time to bring out the sweaters, order an unnecessarily expensive seasonal drink, and convince ourselves that we suddenly have our lives together.
There is just something about fall that makes college feel different. The weather gets cooler, the leaves start changing, football games are happening every weekend, and suddenly everyone is in their fall-girl era. Your Pinterest board finally starts making sense, your camera roll is about to be 90% pictures of leaves and somehow pumpkin has become a personality trait.
But between classes, homework, work, clubs, relationships, and trying to maintain some kind of social life, it can be easy to let the season pass without actually enjoying it.
So, if you are looking for a sign to romanticize your college life this fall, this is it.
You do not need a perfect life, a huge friendgroup, or a Pinterest perfect dorm room. Romanticizing your life is really just about making ordinary moments feel a little more special.
Here are some easy ways to make the most of your college fall.
βFind your Fall Drink
Firt things first: you need a fall drink.
This is basically a requirement.
Whether you are a pumpkin spice girl, an apple chai girl, a caramel girl, or someone who will order an iced coffee even when it is 45 degrees outside, find your drink and make it your personality for the next few months.
Make a coffee run with your friends before class. Try a new drink every week. Find a cute coffee shop near campus. Or, if you are trying to save money, make your own drink and convince yourself it tastes exactly like Starbucks.
And obviously, take a picture of it.
Because if you get a cute seasonal drink and not take a picture, did you even get it?
πGo to a football Game
Even if you have absolutely no idea what is happening on the field, go to a football game.
Wear a cute outfit, grab your friends, get some food, and enjoy being outside.
Football games are such a fun part of fall because there is always something going on. You can hangout with your friends, take pictures, listen to music, and experience the spirit.
And honestly, you do not need to understand every rule.
Just yell when everyone else yells.
πPlan Fall Girls’ Day
One of the easiest ways to make fall more fun is to actually make plans with your friends.
Not the classic: “Wait, we should totally hang out soon!” followed by absolutely nothing. Actually pick a day and do something.
Go to a pumpkin patch. Go apple pikcing. Visit a farmers market. Go thrift shopping. Get lunch. Find a cute coffee shop. Go on a random drive with the windows down.
It does not have to be some huge expensive activity. Half the fun is just getting everyone together.
And obviously, you need to take pictures while you are there.
π’Wear the Cute Outfit
Fall fashion is one of the best parts of the seaosn, and I will stand by that.
Sweaters, jeans, boots, jackets, scarves, cute bags, claw clips, and way too many accessories that you absolutely did not need to buy.
Even if you are just going to class, wear the outfit.
There is something about walking around campus in a cute fall outfit with a coffee in your hand that makes you feel like you have your life together.
Are you actually stressed about three assignments that are due this week?
Yes.
But does anyone know that?
No.
Because the outfit is giving.
πΈTake More Pictures
Fall is basically free content.
The leaves are changing. The sunsets are pretty. Everyone is wearing cute outfits. Football games are happening. There are pumpkins everywhere.
Take advantage of it.
Take pictures with your friends. Take outfit pictures. Take pictures at football games. Take pictures during golden hour. Take pictures of your coffee. Take random pictures on campus.
And yes, you are allowed to take 50 pictures just to get one good one.
Your friends might complain now, but one day you are going to look back at those pictures and be so happy you took them.
Your camera roll may be sturggling, but your memories will thank you.
π§Έmake Your room cozy
Your room does not need to look like a Pinterest board to feel cozy.
Grab a soft blanket, put up some cute decorations, add warm lighting, and bring out your favorite fall scents.
Then turn off the big light.
Seriously.
Nothing ruins a cozy night faster than the overhead dorm room light.
Put on a comfort show, make some snacks, get into your pajamas, and just relax.
College can be exhausting, so having space where you can completely shut your brain off for a little while is important.
And if you have roomates, convince them to have a cozy night together. Someone brings snacks, someone picks the movie, and someone inevitably falls asleep first.
πͺBake Something With Your Friends
Nothing says fall like baking something you found on TikTok and hoping it actually works.
Make pumpkin cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, apple crisp, banana bread, or whatever looks good.
Invite your friends over and make it a whole event.
Put on music, make a mess, take pictures, and eat way too much of whatever you made.
And if the recipe turns out terrible?
Just order food.
Nobody needs to know.
πΒ Get into Halloween
October is the perfect excuse to be a little extra.
Go to a haunted house. Watch scary movies. Carve pumpkins. Have a Halloween party. Dress up with your friends. Decorate your room. Make Halloween-themed snacks.
And start thinking about your Halloween costume before October 30th.
Because we all know how that story ends.
You are standing in Target at 9 p.m. buying cat ears because you waited too long.
ποΈΒ Go on a little shopping trip
You do not need to completely redo your wardrobe every season.
Sometimes just getting one new sweater, a cute pair of jeans, or a new pair of boots is enough to make you excited to get dressed.
You can even make a day out of it with your friends.
Go shopping, get lunch, try things on that you would never normally wear, and take pictures in the fitting room.
And remember: just because something is cute does not mean you need it.
Unfortunately, I have learned this lesson the hard way.
πMake this fall one you remember
College goes by way faster than anyone tells you it will.
So this fall, try not to spend the entire season waiting for the next thing. Do not wait for the weekend, Thanksgiving break, winter break, or next semester to start enjoying yourself.
Your college life does not have to be perfect to be worth romanticizing.
Sometimes all you need is your favorite people, a cute sweater, a good playlist, and a little bit of delusion.
And honestly?
That’s what fall is all about. ππ€