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College Expectations vs Reality As Told By Parks and Rec

Victoria Herlocker
Kyra Mackesy
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter.

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 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 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.