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What I Learned From My Freshman Year Of College

For those who have experienced it, for those who are experiencing it, and those who will.

Bailey Allen

Sep 28, 2016

West Chester University

What I Learned From My Freshman Year Of College

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Whether you go far away from home, stay in-state, or even go to college in your hometown - you learn a lot of life lessons during your first year of college. Senior year of High School I thought I had everything figured out, and then I stepped foot into my new school two and a half hours away from home and realized I knew a lot less about life than I had previously thought. For those who have experienced it, for those who are experiencing it, and those who will - these are the things you have/will learn from your freshman year of college!

1. You realize how much you love homemade meals

Yeah, Ramen Noodles are great until you've had them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner six days in a row. You never quite realize how much your mom/dad's cooking means when you don't have them there with you anymore and you're all on your own.

2. The true cost of living

Grocery shopping on a college budget like: WTH? $3.50 for some juice? And milk are you kidding me? Well, on the bright side, ramen is only like 25 cents a pack. (Please refer to 1.)

3. Student's do not care here

In comparison to high school, college students could not care any less if you wear the same shirt two days in a row, or even if you wear your pajamas to school. Instead, we high five that student. You could literally ride around from class to class on a freaking scooter and nobody will judge you or laugh at you.

4. High School did not prepare me for this

College has it's better and worse days when it comes to how hard the work is. Some days you'll wake up for your class and see you've gotten an email from your instructor saying class has been cancelled. OR on the opposing side, you'll forget your 200 point assignment was due at 11:59 and it's 12:01 - you're screwed. No convincing there.

5. This new city is actually pretty cool

As apprehensive and nervous as you are in a new city far from home, after the first little while you realize you actually care for this new place. You actually enjoy being there with your new friends or even "sisters".

Of all the things that come with college - most of them are actually really fun to experience. Going away for college taught me so much about life and these are only five of many things my freshman year of college taught me!

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