Coming to the University has been a big change. Most noticeably, in the way time is managed. I'm not sure why I complain about getting up in the morning. In high school, class started at 7:40 a.m. Here, the earliest class is at 9:30 a.m. I don't find myself beseiged by extracurriculars, but the amount of time I spend studying doesn't go as far in college as it did in high school.
Even beyond school work, the responsibility of finding time to take care of basic needs. For us first-years without a car, going to Walmart is almost a day trip (I know there are closer options but some people live for Walmart). Before, I never paid attention to budgeting the foodstuffs I put in the basket or who was going to cook what was purchased.
Even beyond school work, the responsibility of finding time to take care of basic needs. For us first-years without a car, going to Walmart is almost a day trip (I know there are closer options but some people live for Walmart). Before, I never paid attention to budgeting the foodstuffs I put in the basket or who was going to cook what was purchased.
Getting a haircut, something that was taken for granted at home, is now something to actually think about and plan. Finding the location, the price and which trolley stop to get off at are all items that must be crossed off the list.
My time here so far has really opened my eyes to the responsibility that was lacking at home. Funny how you don't notice some things until they hit you in the face.
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