Being Sick In College Vs. High School | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Being Sick In College Vs. High School

Stay home, being sick in college is the worst.

15
Being Sick In College Vs. High School
Pexels

Being sick in college is one of the worst things. Unlike high school, your parents aren't there to baby you and make sure you have everything you want and need. Learning how to deal with being sick as an adult is a big adjustment that we all learn in college. Here are some ways being sick in college is different than being sick in high school.

1. The doctors

High school: Going to the doctor in high school was the best. You got to skip school, get a doctor's note and watch all those trashy daytime TV shows. You didn't have to worry about going alone because obviously, your mom would drive you.

College: You have to go to urgent care around the corner before or after classes. Sometimes your friend comes with you so you're not alone, but you definitely have to do some convincing.

2. Resting

High school: Your parents let you stay in their room because they have the bigger bed and TV in their room. Anytime you needed anything you just had to call down the hallway for some soda or crackers. You had your pet by your side to cuddle up to and you'd get to nap all day.

College: Resting cause you're sick? Good joke. You're lucky if you get to take a 30-minute nap before you have to wake up and start that reading you have to do.

3. Getting medicine

High school: Everything was at your fingertips. Did you need Advil? Right next to the night stand. DayQuil? In the medicine cabinet. Any kind of medicine you needed, your parents made sure the house was fully stocked.

College: Maybe if I save up my CVS coupons I can get the knock-off DayQuil, but for now I'll just suck it up.

4. Taking the day off

High school: You didn't have to worry about missing that mug material. You had a doctor's note and you were set. You could text your friends or post on Facebook if anyone in Smith's 8th period English class could pm you the notes and homework. If no one answered all you had to tell your teachers is you were sick and they'll let you make it up.

College: Taking a day off in college is like missing two weeks of high school. You come back, you're completely lost and you're not even sure if the same kids were in your class two days ago. You probably don't know anyone in the class so you couldn't get the homework or notes, and the professor just tells you they don't accept late homework.

5. Social events

High school: If you're sick over the weekend it's not that big of a deal. Maybe you missed someone puking in the sink at a house party but that's about it.

College: When you're sick and can't go out during college you miss the best party ever. Your friends went to the bar and ran into Dave Franco and hung out with Nev from "Catfish." No big deal, there will probably be nights just like that again.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

2153
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1295
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200521
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

21087
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments