1. Expectation: The “Freshmen 15” is just a myth, there’s no way you’ll gain that much weight.
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Reality:
Around April those habitual Saturday-night Toppers stick binges will start to show.
2. Expectation:The dining center food will have flavor.
You think you’ll be diving into fluffy pancakes, scrumptious desserts, and only the finest quality of foods.
Reality:
Get used to eating the same turkey sammy for the next nine-months!
3. Expectation: You’ll have so many options to choose from when looking for a significant other, and you’ll definitely find your soul mate.
Reality:
4. Expectation: Hitting the gym every day is a no-brainer
We’re getting fit and sexy in college!!!!
Reality:
As tempting as it is…. The dollar pizza deals normally trump any form of cardio.
5. Expectation: The right major will “speak to you”
Reality:
You might end up switching your major once, twice, or even five times!
6. Expectation: Gen Ed’s are awesome, you’ll be excited to go to class each day!
Reality:
7. Expecatation: If you were a lazy high school student, that’s a thing of the past. College means getting involved.
Reality: Netflix will always be to good.
8. Expectation: You won’t be as broke as everyone says you’ll be.
Reality:
9. Expectation: Your roommate will be your first “college” best friend
Reality: Sometimes it works out that your roomie is your soul mate, but other times spending nine months in a shared box doesn’t end well.
10. Expectation: You’ll love all the new found freedom that comes with living away from home.
Reality:
It’s actually OK to miss yo’ mama