1. Expectation: We are going to throw the BEST parties every weekend!
Reality: Panics because of Nuisance Party Ordinance.
2. Expectation: We are going to have movie nights and Taco Tuesdays and Football Sundays and everyone will hang out here!
Reality: Nobody wants to leave his or her own house.
3. Expectation: I’m going to take this opportunity to learn how to cook!
Reality: Too poor and lazy to cook, ends up ordering take-out most nights.
4. Expectations: Off-campus, no rules, no responsibilities!
Reality: Wait, electricity costs how much? *Calls Mom & Dad*
5. Expectation: We should so get a house pet! How about a puppy? Or a kitten? Or OMG a teacup pig!
Reality: No pet policy, maybe gets a fish.
6. Expectation: Wahoo! I get to drive to class! No more walking!
Reality: Can’t find good parking spot, ends up walking just as far to get to class after wasting gas driving around Beck for 10 minutes.
7. Expectation: The campus gym is too far so I’ll join Mike Arteaga’s and go all the time since I’m paying for it!
Reality: Still never goes to the gym.
8. Expectation: Our house is going to look like a Pottery Barn catalogue!
Reality: Buys mismatched furniture off of Craig’s List.
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