10 Perks of College (So Enjoy it While it Lasts!)

Hello, glad you're here today!  As it's approaching December and a new batch of graduates are about to make their mark on the world, I've been reflecting on the best perks of college. Although college is an extremely hectic stage of life, there are benefits too.  You've taken the tests, sent your transcripts, bought new bedding for your new place and are ready to go! Make no mistake, there'll be lots of papers to write,  new tests to study for, and midterms to cram for in the next 4 or so years, but  that doesn't mean that college can't be fun! From personal experience, here are some  of the best parts.  1. Class times Wanna take a 12 o clock class? Do it. Want to have all your classes finished before 12? Do it. Want to have an hour break scheduled in so you can inhale some Chickfila before your next class? Do it. This may be one of the only times in life when YOU decide your schedule tailored to what you want your schedule to look like-granted, as you move up, the variety of class times shrink, but you still have some wiggle room. 2. Learning life skills.  Never did the laundry at home? (Hopefully you did...) Never cooked your own food? Well now is the time to learn! College is the perfect time to learn major life skills that you may have skimped out on in high school. Learn how to balance a checkbook, budget,  and manage money. Learn how to change a tire. 3. Being in charge of your own eating habits.  This is probably the first time in your life where you've picked out your own groceries. What a great way to start healthy buying habits now! 4. Going out when you want. Back to number 1, you can run errands in the middle of the day if you don't have class. Don't have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays? Do an impromptu Six Flags trip or a road trip. 5. Trying out new things. Are you eyeing that scuba fitness class or wanna learn Swahili? This is the time!  It'll probably count as an elective somewhere and you'll learn something not too many other people know. Want to go to Italy? Learn Italian. The possibilities are endless. 6. It's okay not to know what you're doing with your life. Don't know what to do with your life? Congrats, you've officially entered your twenties. Some people on campus have an idea of what they want to do of course, but even if they say they do, most of us don't exactly know what we're doing. Relish in that fact. Know that you're not alone in this and be grateful you get to experience this with others. You're surrounded with individuals who are all in the same boat. 7. Student events. Go to a big university? Go to a football game! Do they have a theater? Go to a cheap movie. See if your favorite stores offer a student discount. Use your student perks. Go to the school gym. Study in the grass just because you can. Go to lectures after school on campus. Again, the possibilities are endless. 8. Being around people your same age. Are all your older friends getting married and having babies? Well...since you're in college you can still enjoy the freedom that comes with being young. Stay out with friends. Sleep in til 12 on a Saturday because you don't have a toddler to take care of. Take impromptu road trips and go to music festivals. This is one of the most freeing times in your life, so take advantage of it! 9. The feeling of feeling like anything is possible/planning big dreams.  One of the best parts about college in my opinion is that you have a whole life ahead of you to dream about. Enjoy the moment, yes, but plot out your future. Are there places/cities you'd like to visit once you graduate? Where do you want to study abroad? What companies do you want to work for? Do you want your own business? What kind of business? Nothing's happened yet, so in the meantime dream. DREAM BIG. 10. Wearing whatever, whenever.  Wanna wear yoga pants or sweat pants to class? No judgement here. Soak it up now because I don't know of any careers that will let you do that... unless you're a yoga instructor.

That's my take on the best parts about college, now what do you all think?? What's been YOUR favorite part of college?!

Much love, 

G