The warm weather, the beaches, the sunny days, what location could be more perfect to attend college? That’s what I initially thought when I decided to move from Pennsylvania to Florida, but it’s not always as it seems. Here’s what people think its like versus what it’s really like to attend college in Florida.
1. “Ugh I’m so jealous that it’s sunny all the time there!”
This is a major plot twist right? Yes while most of the days are sunny, there is also a lot of rain (usually every afternoon). In fact in the area where I live, flooding occurs a lot, so pack some rain boots and a rain jacket, you’ll need it!
2. “You must live at the beach!”
Although I attend school 20 minutes from the beach, I don’t go as often as you think. In fact, I’ve only been once this semester. Yes I live in Florida but I also have a job, school work, and clubs to worry about just like everyone else.
3. “You must get so tan!”
Honestly, this is a huge misconception. Yes, a good majority are tan but there are some of us who just don’t tan, and those of us who just burn.
4. “Do you see alligators often?”
No. I live in an urban city, the only animals I see are squirrels and birds, but the aquarium downtown has a pretty cool gator.
5. “You must go to Disney/Universal all the time!”
I do know some people that do, but personally it’s very expensive. I try to go at least once a year to Disney or Universal.
Sorry to be a buzz kill, but attending college in Florida is pretty normal.
