Janae Jones-Student Choice- college

Before I came to college I had an image in my head as to what it would be like. I thought it was going to be never ending studying, big lecture halls, weekend parties, drinking, and total freedom. I was wrong. The part of never ending studying is wrong. Although I should study more often than I do, my studying days are Wednesday-Friday. My partying days...what partying days? The first party I went to was two weeks ago. I do have to say they were not like the parties I was used to back at home. Back at home we would play reggae or hip hop, turn it up real loud and just dance until we were all dripping with sweat. The lecture halls are not as big as I thought they would be. I'm guessing it is because this is a small campus. When I was in a college prep program ran by George Mason University, everything was huge. The dining area was two floors, the lecture halls could fit 300 and the campus itself was too big for me. The part about total freedom is true however I had a vision that I would be going crazy because I didn't have my parents right in my ear telling me what was right and what was wrong. I guess the disciplinary action I received at home molded me into who I am today which is probably why I didn't go to my first party until two weeks ago and also a reason as to why I don't drink. Overall, I am content with my memories and experiences I have had at CNU my first semester, but I must admit there are times when my friends from VCU and VSU call me with more than enough noise in the background and they're drunk and they sound like they're having a blast...without me.