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College Expectations vs Reality As Told By Parks and Rec

Victoria Herlocker Student Contributor, The College of New Jersey
Kyra Mackesy Student Contributor, The College of New Jersey
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned…

 

Expectations: Waking up early to hit the gym before your morning class. 

Reality: 

Expectations: Having a color coded planner, notebooks for each class, highlighters and a new backpack.  

Reality: I think I remembered to pack a pencil. 

Expectations: Meal prepping, eating healthy and trying new recipes. 

Reality: 

Expectations: Balancing work, school, clubs and a social life. 

Reality: 

Expectations: Saving money. 

Reality: 

Victoria Herlocker

TCNJ '19

Victoria is a senior at The College of New Jersey and a features editor for HCTCNJ.  She is majoring in Journalism and Professional Writing, and minoring in Marketing & Communications.   
Kyra Mackesy

TCNJ '19

Kyra Mackesy graduated The College of New Jersey with a BA in Journalism and Professional Writing and a minor in Criminology in 2019. While at TCNJ, she was an active member of their Her Campus chapter, holding a wide array of positions: President and Campus Correspondent, Editor-in-Chief, Senior Editor, Marketing and Publicity Director, and Social Media Manager. She loved seeing her chapter grow throughout her four years in college, and will remain an active Her Campus Alumni.