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College Living: Expectations vs. Reality

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

College is place where you’ll have a lot of experiences, some good and some bad. You’re so excited to move away from home to a place where you can live independently and make your own decisions. You’ll develop some expectations of what it will be like from movies you’ve seen or what you’ve heard from word of mouth. Some of your expectations will be met, but the truth is that an overwhelmingly amount will not be. But, that’s life for ya.  

 

1.  Expectation:

Getting an early start to each morning, maybe you’ll go work out maybe even have a sit-down breakfast.

Reality:

Every morning will be a struggle, especially Mondays:

 

2. Expectation:

You’re diet will be well balanced; you’ll cook your own meals with only the freshest ingredients.

Reality:

You’ll be so busy and so tired that after a while you’ll give up and eat whatever is available to you.

 

3. Expectation:

Going to sleep at a decent hour every night.

Reality:

Chances are something is stressing you out and sleep is just not an option.  

 

4. Expectation:

Your outfit will always be on point.

Reality:

But you’re really not about to take the time to do your hair or makeup, so hoodies and yoga pants are your best friends.

 

5. Expectation:

You’ll always be in the mood for a party.

Reality:

Most of the time you’ll feel like this.

 

6. Expectation:

Your dorm room or apartment will be Pinterest worthy.

Reality:

Sike.

 

7. Expectation:

Having a bae and doing cute couple things together.

Reality:

The search goes on…

 

8. Expectation:

Thinking you’ve got this and can handle any situation without the help of your mom. 

Reality:

At times you’ll need her more than ever.

 

Ashley a senior from Virginia Beach, VA attending WVU. She is currently majoring in Print Journalism and minoring in Spanish. After graduating in May 2016, she hopes to start her career by writing for a magazine or online media company. Besides blogging, she enjoys the going to the beach, watching movies and spending time with the ones she loves. 
  I grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. Growing up here I knew there was a possibility of going to West Virginia University my entire life. Although I decided to start my college career at the University of Kentucky, those country roads led me back to WVU in the spring of my sophomore year. This was also the point when I decided to establish myself as a Broadcast Journalist student. Since this point I have strived to become the best possible journalist I can be. I am currently working as a weekend reporter for WDTV-Channel 5 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Prior to receiving this position, I worked as an intern with WCHS-tv/FOX11, in the summer of 2014, where I learned critical editing, interviewing, writing, and speaking skills. I worked closely with anchors, reporters, editors, directors, producers, and even the web team. Aside from the television industry, I am the Campus Correspondent for the West Virginia University Chapter of the online entertainment magazine, Her Campus. Another position I currently hold is the Social Media Chair of WVU’s Radio Television Digital News Association Chapter. In the Fall of 2012, I became a sister of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, in which I held the position of ‘Big Sister Chairman.’ My other passions include horse back riding, scuba diving, being outdoors, and running. I am very adventurous and I try to stay well rounded. My goal in life is to live life to the fullest and be the best possible version of myself. My ultimate goal would be to earn a spot as a reporter/anchor for Fox News, New York. I plan to graduate in December of 2016 and look forward to my future.