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College: Expectations vs. Reality

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at URI chapter.

From what we see on TV shows and in movies, college seems like the greatest time of our lives, which I will vouch for. However, it is still not exactly what I had, expected. For instance:

Living in a dorm

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Dining Hall Food

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Sitting in class:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Roomates:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Football Games:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Exam Grades:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Being away from your parents/home:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

House Parties:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Money:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Studying for Midterms/Finals:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Class Registration:

Expectation:

Reality:

 

Dating:

Expectation:

Reality:

URI Class of 2016. Health promotion major, Kinesiology minor, from Massachusetts. Sub-par lacrosse player, expert pizza eater. I'm probably obsessed with your dog. Follow me on Instagram: @tamelesss or Twitter: @tameless