College..Not Worth the Hype

Is it too soon to say that I hate college? Granted, it is only a week into the school year, but I can honestly say that I am already ready to quit. When I was in highschool, it seemed like the college lifestyle was SO much better. Less class time, more accountability, and absolute freedom to do as you wish. Boy, was I wrong. It seems as if nothing has changed since high school, and if it has changed, it's only gotten worse.

Prior to this year, I went to South High School. There, we had about 2,000 students, which was absolutely amazing. Going to sporting events, pep rallies, and school dances guaranteed a good time with great people. I was totally used to walking down jam-packed hallways and rushing to get to class in the six minute passing periods. The different varieties of people created a crazy atmosphere, one that I took for granted. Now that I go to a small college, I realize how much I miss the annoying freshmen who walk slow in the hallways, the drama-filled school dances, and the 2,000+ students at South.

Not only is the social aspect of school missing at college, but I really hate the academic portion as well. I realized that it would be different than high school, but I didn't know it would be THAT different. Last Wednesday, I spent at least three and a half hours in the library, working on ONE chapter in my book. I know that all the hard work will pay off in the end but for the time being, it is very frustrating. I swear my eye has been twitching for the past week due to stress and lack of sleep. This is only the second week, I can only  imagine what the rest of the year has in store for me.

I spent the entire weekend (literally) doing homework and now I get to go right back at it again tomorrow for another week. (yay..) I know all of this studying will pay off in the end, but it seems as if the end is absolutely nowhere in sight. The thought of having at least 4 more years of college is terrible and I can't stand it. I'm hoping that it can only get better from here, but things aren't looking too promising.