It’s been a long year. Wait, let me rephrase that: It’s been an exciting, overwhelming, thrilling, hectic, fun, but nonetheless– long year. With the stresses of dead week and finals upon us, students everywhere are consumed by the thought of summer: seeing old friends, late nights, eating watermelon, sunburns… Anything that encompasses the freedom and carelessness that comes with the months of June, July and August. As a college student, I’ve noticed a couple tell-tale signs it’s the end of the school year, specifically if you’re a freshman. Have a read and see if any of these ring a bell.
1. You’re running low on Plus Dollars.
That’s right, all the splurging on extra food is back to kick you in the butt. Those double day Starbucks runs, bags of chips from Campus Market, and don’t forget the Lucy’s smoothies … and now you’re left rationing out the rest of your plus dollars to make it to the end of the quarter.
2. Left-Over Meals
18 weeks and counting of on-campus dining; it’s an impressive feat. However, no longer does the cereal bar at Metro or a late-night waffle from VG’s sound so enticing. Trips downtown for “real” food have become a weekly occurrence. I hope I’m not the only who still has four meals left to use by Friday morning…
3. Sunday Night Homework Sessions
Remember all that motivation you had to at the beginning of Fall quarter? Yeah, me too. Not only has the long academic year been grueling, but it’s stamped out all the academic incentive you started with. It’s come to beginning every reading assignment, project and other homework Sunday night, or the absolute last night before it’s due. Sound familiar?
4. Your Netflix account has never been more active.
The ultimate procrastinator’s secret weapon: Netflix. Whether it’s “Scandal,” “The Office” or “Breaking Bad,” there are endless episodes to be watched. I know we all pull the “one more episode and then I’ll start these history notes.”
5. You’ve had several urges to pack up your dorm room.
You’re sitting in your dorm looking at all the clutter scattered around your floor, and experience the sudden urge to clean everything and put it in boxes, just a couple weeks in advance.
6. You’ve made Pinterest lists of future summer adventures.
Don’t deny it–we’re all obsessed with the hipster-ness and artsyness of Pinterest. Among your well-loved pins and boards, there’s one dedicated to summer, including bucket lists, summer outfits and summer recipes to try out.
7. You’ve worn every combination of outfits for weekend nights.
The crazy weekend nights were fun at first, as you created cute and fun outfits and got all done up. However, almost all of your creative clothing genius is gone after countless creations. Now you borrow your roommate’s clothing … or maybe just resort to staying in? Only joking.
8. All the existing ‘Roommate Etiquette’ is gone.
Once upon a time you respected your roommate’s personal space. You made sure to wake up quietly in the morning so as not to disturb their slumber, or you plugged in earphones while listening to music. But you’ve said goodbye to all the proper roommate etiquette. I’ve tackled my roommates out of affection, locked them in the bathroom after their showers and taped pictures of their exes around their bed. All in good fun, of course.
9. You’ve memorized the entire list of YoCray’s flavors.
Graham Cracker Pie, Mountain Blackberry, Birthday Cake, Double Chocolate, Watermelon Sorbet. Please tell me I’m not the only one who knows the flavors of YoCray yogurt as well as I can recite the lyrics to any One Direction song…
If any of these sound familiar, I diagnose you with Cal Poly Freshman-itis. And yes; I swear it exists. But don’t let it get you down! You’re almost done.