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College life is true freedom (lemmy.world)
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[-] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 127 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

There was so much to campus life that just felt natural and just ridiculously, offensively, convenient.

  • Practically everyone is roughly the same age as you, and that group is thousands strong (depends on where you go).
  • Just drop in on dorm rooms and say 'hi' to friends, whenever.
  • Dining is usually very close by.
  • Lots of entertainment options, most days of the week.
  • Included access to showers and fitness facilities (varies).
  • Free bus travel with student ID (varies).
  • Student ID discounts at some retail (varies).

The fact that we refuse to build communities outside of school with these features, just boggles the mind.

I'll add that this is practically impossible to replicate in adult life until you get into a "retirement community". And like college, those are ridiculously expensive too. If you're an undergrad and barely old enough to drink: I urge you to please live these days to the fullest. It's tragic but you really won't get another moment like this again.

[-] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 46 points 3 weeks ago

Dating too. You'll never have a group of so many single people the same age as you again, and college selects for people with similar life experiences and goals.

If there was one piece of advice I could give to young adults in school, it would be to not be afraid to start thinking long-term. There are lots of adults who graduate and get stuck in the work/home/sleep cycle for years, then wish they had prioritized this before it got more difficult.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago

Exactly. I met my SO at college, and we got married before finishing school. It was so much better having a reliable roommate who was up for... breaks... to get through the tough parts of the school year.

[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Ok but also as an adult, don’t let yourself get into that cycle. Find reasons to get out of the house and meet new people. Even when you’re married. I’ve seen so many adults let themselves become isolated because it’s easy, but ensuring you have hobbies that get you out of the house and talking to people is so valuable

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