As the summer comes to an end, college campuses begin to fill up with anxious freshmen, as well as returning undergrads who couldn’t be more excited to return to their stomping grounds.
Before college, going back to school was always the most dreadful time of the year – that feeling of freedom summer gave us was about to be gone. Now that we’re all grown up, going back to school is no longer something to dread. Here are a few reasons why returning for the fall semester is definitely something to look forward to:
1. Football.Some people may be way too into the game, and some may have no idea what’s going on, but that unity you get when the whole stadium roars as your school’s team scores a touchdown is always a great feeling. Whether your team wins or loses, your school will always have that pride that brings the whole campus together.
2. The Weather.In my opinion, 95% of college campuses look the most beautiful in the fall. The trees are so colorful, and the weather is nice enough for you to admire everything outdoors. A new season also calls for a complete change in your wardrobe. Time to say “see you later” to your shorts and sandals, and bring out the comfy sweaters and boots. Who doesn’t love back to school shopping?
3.A Set schedule.Classes might not sound like something to look forward to, but they give us work and put us back into a regular routine. I don’t know about you, but I love the feeling of being productive. After a long summer of laying around and watching Netflix after a tiring day of work, having a new set schedule of classes doesn’t sound so bad.
4. Reuniting.Returning to campus for the fall semester doesn’t only mean going back to school, but it also means reuniting with the friends you had to leave three lonely months ago. As we get older, our summers start to get busier with jobs and internships giving us a lot less time to see our friends. There’s no better feeling than being surrounded by the people you love. Although this one may not apply to the freshmen (yet!), you guys get to meet the people you’ll be spending this whole new journey with – and remember not to be too nervous, because all of the other freshmen are in the exact same boat!
If you weren’t excited for the fall semester before, I hope you are now! Go in with a positive attitude and make this one count.