It's senior year of high school, you're stuck trying to pick what college to go to... and after all the commotion you pick your hometown school (Go Noles!). Though I didn't plan to go to Florida State after spending my entire childhood in Tallahassee, I've learned a few things going to college as a local.
1. People from out of town automatically think you know the ins and outs of campus.
I looked just as much like a confused and helpless freshman on my first day just as much as you did, friend.
2. As much as I love my parents, driving that far distance to campus makes me want to rip my hair out.
Live at home, they said. It's not that bad, they said.
3. Parents weekend is literally every weekend.
"Where are you going?" "What time is the game?" "Can we come?"
4. You know all the secret, hidden gems in your town.
You always get classmates that get so excited about going outside of college town and "finding" this really cool lake, or restaurant. And you're just like "yeah that's literally been there since I've been alive."
5. Having a job that you've been working at since high school makes life easier.
As a local, you can keep your high school part-time job and work towards a raise or moving up. Coming from out of town, you have no idea where to work, where to go, and you usually don't know anyone there.
6. HAVING A CAR!
As much as I hate driving to campus, I still love having my car with me. Bless the souls of those from out of town who have to walk everywhere.
7. You don't have to make all new friends.
It is literally one of the best feelings going into a class of 500 and automatically seeing at least 2 people I know from high school, they are like built-in group project members.
8. Not having to buy groceries.
Living with mom and dad might drive me nuts but they buy me everything I need so I'm rollin' in the dough.
Before I started at FSU, I was under the impression I would hate going to college in my hometown. But after realizing I don't actually have to 100 percent adult yet, I think I am able to cope with it better.
