8. You should be taking classes only within your major. | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

10 Mature Points I Discovered Prior To My Junior Year Of College

At some point of your college career, you're going to realize that graduating is going to hit you like a truck.

46
10 Mature Points I Discovered Prior To My Junior Year Of College
Arielle Lewis

In This Article:

After completing two years of college, I am excited for what my future holds. But then I realize that reality is starting to hit and I will be graduating soon.

When I was a freshman, I thought that I always had all the time in the world to figure out what I want to do. I also felt that if I made a mistake, I would bounce back easily. But now is the time to focus on facing the real world and become a mature adult. Here are the few things that suddenly hit me as I enter my junior year of college.

1. All of the drama is unnecessary at this point.

It's really not worth it. You may be having problems right now, but at the end of the day, it's only 4 years. Don't let just 4 years of drama ruin 80+ years of your life. Drop them if they're holding you back. You'll get over it. Be happy that you guys graduated with the same degree, but you're working a corporate job and they're making your burrito bowl at Chipotle at 30. Plus, you're probably never going to see them again if you live in another state, so you're good sis!

2. INTERNSHIPS! INTERNSHIPS! INTERNSHIPS!

I cannot stress this enough. The purpose of college is to get a successful job. Even if the internship isn't in your field, they can help you gain knowledge and hopefully refer you to the field that you want to be in. It's all about networking. You're not going to survive if you don't talk to people. If that internship likes you enough, you might land the job once you graduate.

3. You can't live in on-campus dorms anymore

Unless you're an RA, you're getting the boot. My school offers on-campus apartments which are amazing because I can still feel connected to campus. It's more expensive, but I'd rather be in the loop. I have a car, but the parking at my school is so ridiculous, you might as well walk.

4. Your circle will get smaller and smaller, and that's a good thing.

Like I said in the first point, drop whoever gives you negative vibes because I promise you will never have to deal with them again. Only keep people who you know you're going to talk to after graduating, or people who you can see at your wedding and going to each other's cookouts. The friends who are reading this know that our kids will be huddling together, tired of our mess.

5. If you want to get a master's degree or go to law/medical school, start looking at schools now!

Act like it's high school and you're looking at colleges. I started looking for junior year, then applied senior year. And for college, I'm highly interested in going to graduate school, so now is the time to start visiting and giving myself options.

6. If you're in a relationship, now's the time to discuss life after graduating.

Especially if one of you lives out-of-state. You guys have to start with the long-distance conversation real soon, or it's not going to work out. If you are planning on breaking up, then that's fine; you just need to be prepared. You may think you have all the time in college, but in real life, you guys are miserable because none of you are free.

7. You'll be officially legal enough to do whatever you want.

Because when you're 21, you can do pretty much anything (or things you haven't done already, if you know what I mean).

8. You should be taking classes only within your major.

If you're still taking general education classes as a junior or senior, you're probably going to stay a little while. You should have gotten that done by junior year, sis. You should only be focusing on your major at this point.

9. Realizing that you're one of the older kids now.

A 20-year-old looking at someone who is 17 and realizing that you used to feel the same way when you were a freshman.

10. That college isn't as bad as you think.

Despite complaining how broke you are, how many times people piss you off, complain about your workload and getting tired of bursar, you realize that college is the best 4 years of your life and you'll always miss it when you leave.

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

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

504
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

15465
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3174
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments