The real world is right around the corner... what do you fear most about it?
1. Waking up early
In college, you’re fortunate enough to make your own class schedule. The real world starts at 9 a.m. sharp – and sometimes comes with an hour commute time.
2. Wearing real people clothes
No more rolling out of bed in sweatpants and messy hair. Get ready to trade in those sweats for a full wardrobe of suits and blazers.
3. Having zero social life
Wine Wednesday? Thirsty Thursday? Not when you’ve gotta get up at 7 a.m. the next day. However, many offices will host happy hours that will definitely fulfill your social expectations.
4. Moving to a new city
Relocation can be tough, especially if you’re moving to a place you’ve never been and have no friends or family. Embrace the fact that you can start fresh in a completely new place – go out and meet people by joining a local club or volunteering. Whatever you do, avoid holing up in your apartment and workplace.
5. Buying and cooking your own meals
No more meal plan means; you’ve gotta support and cook for yourself. Goodbye all-you-can-eat dining, hello ramen diet.
6. Hating your job
It’s more common than you think. The only way to avoid this is to make sure you’re accepting a job you actually really want. If it’s not for you maybe you’re just meant to do something else.
7. No vacation time
No more fall breaks, spring breaks, or month-long Christmas holidays. Unless you become a teacher after college – perks!
8. Finding a real relationship
College hookups will become a thing of the past. After college, you’ll be expected to find a real relationship – with someone you one day might marry (talk about scary thoughts).
9. No free time
College consists of a few hours of class and studying and then free time for you to fill however you want, whether it’s a part-time job, a workout at the gym or a much-needed nap. The real world is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. straight five days a week.
10. Sitting at a desk all day
The fear of a desk job is real. Maybe check out one of those desk bikes or even a standing desk.
