The Secret Life of a College Student

Living on campus for almost four years has made me the punch line of many of my friends’ lively jokes. The jokes usually include something about RAs and not being able throw parties. That, or they take the sudden turn down the road of me being a cougar among the freshman in the building.

In truth, they are all just jealous.

I have lived on campus since my freshman year and have grown attached and spoiled to how convenient and simple it is to live on the same property at which I spend the majority of my days.

When I have three-hour gaps between my classes, I find myself taking pleasant naps in my comfortable bed or return home to study in the quiet square box I call my room.

I have grown accustomed to waking up every morning without stressful headaches or anxiety attacks over the parking crisis but instead to the convenience of a five-to-seven-minute walk to my classes.

Of course, being a senior living on campus, there are some things that make my blood pressure rise. Everywhere you look, there are posters and fliers promoting activities that only freshman need to attend to get them more adjusted to college. These decorations make the ambiance of the building look like a summer camp.

Rules such as that no candles, bed risers or large posters are allowed in your room make decorating the box you live in difficult. The fact that these items can get you in trouble if found in your room also makes living on campus something that, at times, makes me feel like I am being babysat.

Call me a loser, a cougar or just way too old to be living on campus, but the truth is, it’s convenient. Plus, in the middle of the day when I just need a break from the hectic college life, it’s just a 10-minute walk to climb under my down comforter — even if sometimes I feel like I am living in a permanent incubator geared toward freshman.

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not a spoiled brat

Wed Dec 2 2009 12:27

And you forgot to mention that those dorms cost double what it would be to live in an apartment off campus.

I agree... who offered this girl a column job?

Your name

Tue Nov 24 2009 08:38

I applaud both "Your name" posts for pointing out how generally awful her columns are.

Bross

Sun Nov 22 2009 23:35

Interesting article. I liked it

Your name

Fri Nov 20 2009 20:25

hey you forgot step 4, have all of your sorority clones fall all over themselves writing comments about how you're the most amazing person ever

Your name

Fri Nov 20 2009 17:19

How to write a Jen Glantz article:

Step 1: introduce something quirky about yourself that appears to be trivial but is purposely introduced to make you look better. (ie. I live on campus, I used to be a fighter, I walked in the Susan G. Komen race.)

Step 2: Outline said event, characteristic, etc.

Step 3: Describe how you have grown from said event, characteristic, etc. How you have matured as a woman and become a better person.

Rinse and repeat as necessary, or in your case every week.

igot got

Fri Nov 20 2009 13:40

great article, except you forgot to mention that you live in one of the best apartments (dorm) on or off campus !!!

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