Hello again, everyone! I know, I
know, it’s been an extremely long time, and I’m really sorry about that! I’m
writing because I’m finally done with a crazy semester and I’m home for my
summer break! What can I say, college can be hard! Talking about college, now
that I’m done with my freshman year, let’s just take a walk down the memory
lane and see if what you expect out of college and what you get are actually
the same! Before anything else, can I ask you something? You have 96%? You have
69%? Good! Because nobody cares! Literally no one cares in college! Okay, I had
to clear that up before anything else!
I started my first year of
college on 21st July, 2014. How time flew, I have no idea! We all
dream of college, and how our life would dramatically change once we step in!
That’s what I thought too! But here’s what happened when I stepped into college
for the first time- I FELL DOWN. I know, what a fail, right? I walked through
the gates and the next thing I know, I’ve landed on my bum and I’m looking up
for help in shock and disbelief. That should explain something about college-
it can be fun and embarrassing too! But it won’t be the end of your life!
Embrace it and you’ll make the most out of your first year!
Freshman year is supposed to be
the toughest year of college life, and it’s true! You’ll be new to the place;
you’ll be new to the people! Your expectation v/s reality list ends up on two
different planets! So, let’s begin!
First things first! If you think
you can stay in contact with all your old friends and still bond so closely,
you’re wrong! Of course, you do stay in touch, but is it the same as before?
Definitely not! People get busy with their own lives and you probably end up
staying in touch with two out of 20 people! Reality- deal with it!
Two! If you think you’re gonna
stay a diva for the rest of your life, college will change that for you! You’ll
put your best effort to look like a model in the first month! By the 3rd
month, you’ll probably be walking into class in pajamas or track pants! Believe
me, it happens! Especially if you’re staying away from home, in a dorm, because
people see you in the best of your outfits and also your worst! So, it’s
advisable to pack more pajamas than jeans!
Three! You’ll make friends and
they’ll stay with you till the end of college life- FALSE. It’s amazing how the
group of friends you hang out with tend to change with every semester, and you
find yourself mingling with everyone in one or the other way! Few friends stay
throughout your college years, but that won’t be more than 2 or 3 people!
Four! No homework and a lot of
free time! FALSE, FALSE AND FALSE! I don’t know if there’s anything worse than
this assumption! You’ll be loaded almost every other day with assignments and
homework! Few of them even have weekly tests! Yes, I know, sorry to break your
bubble!
Five! Coffee becomes your best
friend! A year ago, I used to detest coffee and here I am, holding a cup of
coffee and telling you this. Anything with caffeine is just everything you need
to keep yourself awake in the night, awake in the class, awake everywhere!
Six! I’m not much of a party
person myself, but if you think parties are like the ones you see in Hollywood
movies or a Karan Johar movie, go wash your face and snap out of your dream!
Seven! Bunking classes! Now bunking
classes might seem cool and easy, but it’s not! You’ll have to keep your
attendance in check every time, that is, if you don’t want to repeat a year!
Eight! College fests! Now that
really depends on your college and the way they organise it! But because I’m
spoiling everything else for you, I’m not gonna skip this one either! Attendances
is usually taken in fests and if you plan on bunking it, well, think again!
College fests are really fun, so try to mingle and contribute to it! Try to make
it to the organising committee!
Nine! My god, if you think you
can join all the clubs and stay in it, believe me, you’re wrong! After a point
of time, you either get bugged up or kicked out, so yeah.
Ten! Teachers don’t care about
you… now that’s not entirely true! Of course, it isn’t like school anymore, but
there are a few teachers who care about you! Some of them even end up as your
mentors and they’re really cool! But be on their good books! They’re the ones
who can save your sorry ass when it comes to internal exams and attendance!
Eleven! You and your roommate are
going to be best friends! This can be false almost all the time! But I clearly
wanna highlight the “ALMOST”! I swear, my roommate and I, we’re like everything
to each other! Best friends, sisters, critics, etc etc! But I have seen very
few people like that! Usually they end up in their own worlds and not care much
about the other person! If you are lucky enough, the way I am, then you’ll have
the best time ever!
Twelve! RAGGING! Again, that
depends on your college! Of course, the seniors love having a laugh at you guys
but it’s not going to be anything serious! These seniors will become your
guides and best friends too! As usual, be in their good books!
Thirteen! HOSTEL LIFE EVERYTHING YOU
IMAGINED AND BEYOND! YES! The best part about college is the hostel life and
it’s ten million times crazier than what you’ve imagined!
Fourteen! Everyone immediately
starts dating! Well, I don’t really want to comment on that! That’s one thing
that’ll shock you in college!
I won’t say more, because you’ll figure it out
yourself! Just have patience and go at a slow pace! Make the most of everything
you get and believe me, you’ll truly enjoy your freshman year! After all, it’s
the best year of college! Good luck!
