Before college, there may have been some things we did not appreciate as much as we should have. Things like getting away from your annoying brother or sister. Although I'm kidding (maybe), college can help remind us to be thankful of simple everyday things we might have overlooked.
1. Personal Space
This should be a given. No matter how outgoing you are, there is always a time when you need your own space. It might seem like even when you think you have found a place to be alone, someone else is always there. This might be in the library, your favorite classroom, your bed or even in the shower, one of my personal favorites. Hey, no one should bother you while in the shower, unless it is an emergency, or your best friend, of course.
2. Home Cooked Meals
No matter what the cafe has, or how good it is, it can never replace that same taste and smell of your favorite home cooked meal. Although they do make some bomb desserts.
3. Free Laundry
Let's be real, laundry was never free to begin with, but watching your quarters fall to certain death doesn't quite help.
4. Naps
The real golden hour of the day, when you get to lie down and not think about anything for a while. We used to hate them when we were younger, but we love them now! It is also important to correlate your naps with your normal sleeping schedule (if you have one) so you don't get off schedule!
5. Technology
Maybe it is just me, but laptops are everywhere in college and it is almost a necessity. So, not having a laptop means having to walk to the library every time you have to do a report or just for funsies. This can be a struggle, especially if you happen to be a minimalist that would do anything to not go into the outside world.
6. Down Time![]()
How am I seven weeks behind if I have only been in college for three?! Whenever this feeling comes across it is almost a godsend when you finally get time to yourself. Figuring out how you are going to spend that time, however, is the harder part. What about that show you've been neglecting on Netflix? Maybe catch up on the latest gossip with your girls or read a book, it's up to you.
7. Individuality![]()
College is the time that you start branching out, growing, trying new things and get those exciting stories that you can torture your future children with! In other words, try that club you think would be interesting, and try something you think you would not be interested in at all. You might end up liking it, and it may become your favorite activity to do.
8. High School![]()
This one may be a bit of stretch, but hear me out. Compared to college, high school years were the simpler times. When you could pass a class without maybe losing a whole night's sleep, or trying to keep your face clear even though the stress is next level.
9. Money
It seems like now every time you spend a dollar, a piece of you goes with it because money is so valuable when you reach college. All those books and supplies, probably hold a part of your soul now. So spending that precious dollar that you have been holding on to for a while is heartbreaking. Almost like watching that Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercial.
10. That One Friend
Your first days of college you usually feel prepared and ready, but as the days go on you realize you don't have the right items you need anymore. Such as, a plastic fork to eat your ramen noodles with. No worries! That one friend who always has what you need has got your back, and will more than willingly give it to you.
So you should appreciate even the littlest of things, because usually they do mean the most. Also thank that one friend, and whoever makes your home cooked meals, because they are an important part of your survival!
