1. Everyone knows that once you’re in college sleep is sacred.
Suddenly, the girl who never used to nap is taking at least two a day, if not more. Those 8 a.m classes that you regretfully signed up for are finally starting to wear you down. Any second you can get sleep is amazing. At least you thought so; everyone in your hall is blasting music: Kanye West, Chainsmokers, Adele… You’ll get that shut eye next time, hopefully.
2. Running out of dining dollars is suddenly the worst news you can hear.
Starbucks, sushi, and sandwich deprived. It can’t get any worse than this. Servo it is.
3. Overwhelming amounts of homework that you think can be completed in no time.
So…. of course you put it off until the day before it’s due. But it’s all fine right? Of course, because we have netflix to help us procrastinate.
4. Open closet policy: the best phrase any girl can hear.
Have nothing to wear out tonight? Don’t worry, your friends have it all under control. Suddenly, you have numerous new wardrobes to choose from, and the best part- your debit card won’t have to suffer.
5. Sitting through those lectures that you wish made sense.
Again, you find yourself questioning why you chose this class over the one you had been dying to take. You swear next time you’ll have backups ready for registration…. just like you said last time.
6. Those late night go to’s.
For Gettysburg, Pizza House. The wonderful, greasy, 1 a.m dream come true. What would you do without it? When you’re late night cravings set in you can always turn here, regardless if you’re gonna regret it in the morning or not.
7. When something big is happening on the upcoming weekend.
Suddenly, your week is flying by. Nothing feels better than having something to look forward to. Halloween weekend, daytime events; whatever it may be, you’re ready to go.
8. We all wish we could have someone like Dorota.
Remembering to switch your laundry from the washer to the dryer before someone takes it out suddenly becomes one of your biggest worries. Having to make your own appointment at the health center, know what should and shouldn’t go in the microwave, clean your room, and all the other day to day struggles. Mom? Dad?
9. Research papers, oh, research papers.
The unthinkable 10 page, 12 point font, Times New Roman papers we never thought we’d have to face.
10. Dog days; the one day that every student receives an over abundance of joy from possibly the cutest things you may have ever seen.
11. Friends.
The only things that keep you sane. After long days, they’re always there. The people who will eat countless amounts of greasy food with you, not judge you for your over indulgence of netflix, and listen to you rant about everything going on in your life.