1. First week: SO. MANY. PEOPLE.

Crap, how am I going to remember all of the names? I think I've seen you around before, we probably met at some point during welcome week...maybe not...?

2. So this is my life for the next four years.

I could DEFINITELY get used to this.

3. Being sick for the first time.

I just want my mommy 😩

4. Realizing you're literally on your own.

FREEDOM!

5. Going home for the first time.

3 words: Home. Cooked. Food.

6. Finding out that the definition of "weekend" has changed.

High school weekend= Saturday and Sunday

College weekend= Thursday-Sunday

7. Realizing you're basically an adult. Kind of. Pretty much.

^college freshman talking to high school seniors

8. Realizing you actually have to try now.

Apparently you actually have to read the assigned textbook readings.

9. Prioritizing has never been more real.

Study now, Netflix and ramen later.

11. Looking up "Tips for college freshman," like:

Not a bad idea, to be honest.

12. Realizing college teaches you more than just gen. eds.

College inspires creativity and prepares you for real life problems.

13. And then you soon realize you have to teach yourself most of the time because professors like to talk at the speed of light.

Me, myself, and I.

13. Basically all the previously listed things= STRESS. Big time.

Go ahead. Take that well-deserved Ashley I. breakdown moment.

(BTW, Bachelor fans- I had many gifs to choose from when looking up "Ashley I. Meltdown")

14. College is nothing like you expected.

Surprise, surprise.

15. But you freaking love it and are so glad that you're here.

Possibly love it more than $1 burritos from Pancheros during welcome week.