Lately I’ve been catching myself daydreaming about college way more often than usual. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t miss waking up early to sit through 8 am bio or sprinting from McCommsey to Wickersham to make it to History of Math on time for once. However, I do really miss all of the experiences that made my four years in university the best years of my life (so far). So if you’re a washed up college graduate like me, constantly refreshing instagram to see updates from snow kegs and mixers, please keep reading to share in my mourning of simpler days.
- Syllabus Week
The constant string of instagram pics captioned “Let’s get silly!!!!” really puts a damper on the fact that I’m working everyday and can’t remember the last time I got drunk in the middle of the week without reaping major consequences the next day.
2. Sorority Events
From recruitment week and bid day, to big/little reveal, to impromptu Sheetz slushy dates, nothing makes me miss college more than seeing my sisters constantly having fun and supporting each other.
3. Snow Kegs
Every time it starts to so much as flurry, I have a sudden urge to throw on my snow boots and walk to the nearest keg to get drunk enough that the cold doesn’t bother me. Then I remember what I actually need to do is clean off my car so I can leave for work a half hour early because the roads are just atrocious.
4. Student Lodging
I never in a million years thought that these words would come out of my mouth (keyboard), but I miss Student Lodging. Yes, the rent was ridiculously expensive. Yes, the apartments were the farthest thing from soundproof. But I just really miss living so close to my pals. In less than 7 minutes I could walk to any academic building on campus to meet up for a study session, be at a friend’s house for a movie night, or go grab a drink at the local bar. Now my friends are scattered all across the country and I just really miss being able to bug them whenever I wanted.
5. Jack’s
Last, but most certainly not least, is Jack’s Family Tavern. The only bar in the small town my college was located in. This was the place to be on any given night of the week. Drinks were cheap, the food was perfect for drunk munchies, and the bartenders welcomed everyone like they were family. I wish every town had a Jack’s.
Emily Wessel 