19. "College is the best and enjoyable time of my life filled with entertainment but also a time faced with crucial decisions that greatly affect the future at every turn." -Chase, University of Florida | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

50 Quotes About College Made By Students Around America

God Bless America, and college!

539
quotes about college

In This Article:

My time at West Chester University has been simply amazing so far, but I wanted to hear about diverse experiences from other college students from different schools that I know all around the U.S.A.! It truly is stunning how much people learn and grow throughout these four (or maybe a few more) years. This compilation of quotes about college definitely describes the experience well.

1. "College is the only way I want to live my life." -Pat, West Chester University

2. "Looking at all of the syllabi is..." -Jack, Flagler College

3. "Put time in for schoolwork during the week so that you have free time on the weekends!" -Brinley, Elizabethtown College

4. "Each semester is a new opportunity to learn and grow. It's so important to take advantage of that." -Ashley, West Chester University

5. "College is harder than high school." -Gustavo, University of Tennessee

6. "They tell you high school flies, but college goes by even faster. It's the best four years of your life, but also the quickest four years of your life." -Sarah, University of South Carolina

7. "LET'S GO MOUNTAINEERS!!" -Mason, West Virginia University

8. "It might take a semester or three to find your people." -Foster, West Chester University

9. "Eat more meat and you will get good grades." -Dizzy, Elizabethtown College

10. "Studying among a diverse and talented group of peers is a huge privilege." -Christopher, East Stroudsburg University

11. "Hey, think that squirrel over there can do my Statistic homework?" -Jack, West Chester University

12. "Just believe in yourself and it will turn out better than giving up." -Mike, Ramapo College

13. "Studying can be a challenging thing if you are not in the right place." -Jonathon, East Stroudsburg University

14. "I'm convinced there is no such thing as a fully functional printer." -Annie, West Chester University

15. "College has helped me discover who I am and has helped me finally gain some confidence in myself!" -Ashlynn, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

16. "College is better with you, Maddy." -Kaylee, West Chester University

17. "You don't need to go to college right after high school. Gap years are incredibly beneficial and should be thought of as such." -Justin, Brookdale Community College

18. "When's the next break?" -Mia, West Chester University

19. "College is the best and enjoyable time of my life filled with entertainment but also a time faced with crucial decisions that greatly affect the future at every turn." -Chase, University of Florida

20. "I need Chick-fil-A." -Brandon, West Chester University

21. "College is a place where you find yourself and discover your true passions"-Anonymous, Penn State University

22. "Grind now, shine later." -Stefen, West Chester University

23. "College has shaped me into the person I am today. The friends I've made through my time here have become my second family." -Daley, University of Georgia

24. "College has taught me to balance my time and prioritize. It has also brought me great friends and experiences so far." -Maura, Montclair State University

25. "You don't know how much you are going to miss it until you have to work and be an adult every day." -Michael, West Chester University Alumni

26. "Go to class." -Emily, University of Colorado Boulder

27. "Studying is what you make it, and I seem to make it a balancing act." -Josh, West Chester University

28. "College is like karma for being rude to your parents as a teenager because you call them every five minutes to talk about nothing and now they send you to voicemail." -Taylor, Penn State University

29. "Take naps." -Isabella, University of Colorado Boulder

30. "Can I use RamBucks to pay my parking ticket?" -Jack, West Chester University

31. "College is tough, but I wouldn't want to battle a fight with anything other than what gave me lifetime memories." -Kathryn, Florida State University

32. "Going to college has taught me that things don't always work out the way you planned them. You will find happiness." -Riley, Montclair State University

33. "My future is in my own hands, I just have to go get it." -Owen, Ithaca College

34. "College has pushed me out of my comfort zone and has allowed me to be my true self." -Jared, Christopher Newport University

35. "College has turned into another happy place." -Greg, Eastern University

36. "I wish my school would listen to what the people want and change the Starbucks on campus into a Dunkin' Donuts. No one likes Starbucks!" -Sara, Loyola University Maryland

37. "College is the place to be completely yourself and find the kind of people you want to surround yourself with." -Brianna, The College of New Jersey

38. "Penn State is most definitely a cult, but in the best possible way." -Emily, Penn State University

39. "College is really fun being out on your own, but challenging at the same time." -Carter, Lebanon Valley College

40. "Nothing better than being surrounded by southern hospitality all the time and winning the Nationals." -Brian, Clemson University

41. "College has been a cultural learning experience for me." -Evan, Rutgers University

42. "College has been a series of ups and downs (mostly ups, thankfully), finding myself and my friend group (which is always tough), but, all in all, could not imagine myself going anywhere else!" -Savannah, Furman University

43. "College so far has been an amazing experience. Whether I'm on the lacrosse field or in a classroom, I'm always happy to be here." -Ryan, Stockton University

44. "College is bad for your health. No sleep, terrible dining hall food, the list continues..." -Ben, Ohio State University

45. "College is fun whether I am on the football field, in class, or with friends." -Tommy, Salisbury University

46. "Best months of my life." -Michael, Brookdale Community College

47. "College has turned into a second home. I love being independent, learning, meeting people, and having fun with friends." -Tom, Florida State University

48. "College is the most exciting thing ever with the best opportunities." -Anonymous, West Chester University

49. "My advice to you is to have lots of fun." -Peter, Rutgers University

50. "Enjoy it while you can because it goes by quickly." -Jess, Elizabethtown College

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
college just ahead sign
Wordpress

1. You will have that special "college" look to you.

2. You will feel like an adult but also feeling like a child.

3. You will have classes that are just the professor reading from their lecture slides for an hour.

4. You will need to study but also want to hang out with your friends.

5. Coffee is your best friend.

6. You don't know what you're doing 99% of the time.

7. You will procrastinate and write a paper the night before it is due.

8. Money is a mythical object.

9. It is nearly impossible to motivate yourself to go to classes during spring.

10. The food pyramid goes out the window.

11. You will have at least one stress induced breakdown a semester.

12. Most lecture classes will bore you to tears.

13. You will not like all of your professors.

14. You will try to go to the gym... but you will get too lazy at some point.

15. When you see high school students taking tours:

16. You will try to convince yourself that you can handle everything.

17. Finals week will try to kill you.

18. You won't like everyone, but you will find your best friends sooner or later.

19. You actually have to go to class.

20. Enjoy it, because you will be sad when it is all over.

girl with a hat

This is for the girls who have dealt with an emotionally, mentally, physically or verbally abusive father.

The ones who have grown up with a false lens of what love is and how relationships should be. The ones who have cried themselves to sleep wondering why he hurts you and your family so much. This is for all the girls who fall in love with broken boys that carry baggage bigger than their own, thinking it's their job to heal them because you watched your mother do the same.

Keep Reading...Show less
Blair Waldorf Quote
"DESTINY IS FOR LOSERS. IT'S JUST A STUPID EXCUSE TO WAIT FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN INSTEAD OF MAKING THEM HAPPEN." - BLAIR WALDORF.

The world stopped in 2012 when our beloved show "Gossip Girl" ended. For six straight years, we would all tune in every Monday at 9:00 p.m. to see Upper Eastside royalty in the form of a Burberry headband clad Blair Waldorf. Blair was the big sister that we all loved to hate. How could we ever forget the epic showdowns between her and her frenemy Serena Van Der Woodsen? Or the time she banished Georgina Sparks to a Christian summer camp? How about that time when she and her girls took down Bart Bass? Blair is life. She's taught us how to dress, how to be ambitious, and most importantly, how to throw the perfect shade.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

11 Moments Every College Freshman Has Experienced

Because we made it, and because high school seniors deserve to know what they're getting themselves into

680
too tired to care

We've all been there. From move-in day to the first finals week in college, your first term is an adventure from start to finish. In honor of college decisions coming out recently, I want to recap some of the most common experiences college freshmen experience.

1. The awkward hellos on move-in day.

You're moving your stuff onto your floor, and you will encounter people you don't know yet in the hallway. They live on your floor, so you'll awkwardly smile and maybe introduce yourself. As you walk away, you will wonder if they will ever speak to you again, but don't worry, there's a good chance that you will make some great friends on your floor!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

21 Things I've Learned About College Life

College is not what everyone expects it to be.

352
laptop
Unsplash

The college years are a time for personal growth and success. Everyone comes in with expectations about how their life is supposed to turn out and envision the future. We all freak out when things don't go exactly as planned or when our expectations are unmet. As time goes on, we realize that the uncertainty of college is what makes it great. Here are some helpful reminders about life in college.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments