I love college

*Note: This is going to make me sound like a prude, I'm not, but I'm going to sound that way. 

"Man I love college, and I love drinking, I love women, I love college.

I can't tell you what I learned from school, but I could tell you a story or two.

Um, yeah of course I learned some rules, like don't pass out with your shoes on,

and don't leave the house til the booze is gone and don't have sex if she's too gone,

When it comes to condoms put two on, then tomorrow night find a new JAWN

Hold the beer bong, nothing wrong with some fun, even if we get just a little too drunk. Time isn't wasted when you're getting wasted"

These are the lyrics to a song called "I Love College" by Asher Roth.   

First off, ugh. Really?? 

Recently, I have been considering how blessed and fortunate that I have the opportunity to receive a college education.  This may not be accurate, but I read that only 15% of Americans go to college and I'm sure way less of the world even has that chance. 

I consider myself to be an average college student.  I make decent grades, I'm involved with a few organizations on campus, and I love meeting people and spending time with friends.

Surprisingly, many people see me as an oddity, though.  

"You don't drink?" "You're a virgin" "You don't smoke weed...or do any drugs?" "Really?" 

Really.  Yes, since I've turned 21, I have enjoyed the ability to socially drink, but it's not an every weekend event and I don't drink to the point of no return.

Yes, college is the time to live your life, try new things, meet new people, and find who you really are.  With all that, of course you're going to things you wouldn't have expected and some things that you regret.  We all have.

But I just don't understand the lifestyles of some college students.  We have been given the opportunity to receive something that some people can only dream about.  A college education opens up so many doors.   

If you are fortunate enough to be in college, please take it seriously.  Yes, have fun, but also remember why you are there.  

I'll leave you with my slight edits:

Man I love college, and I love learning, I love education, I love college.

I can tell you exactly what I've learned from school, and tell you a story or two.

Um, yeah of course I learned some rules, like don't let friends drink and drive,

And don't give the creepy guy your number and make sure he doesn't see where you've gone.

When it comes to class, don't skip, then don't wait an hour before to study for the test.

Hold the alcohol, nothing wrong with sober fun, even if we don't get drunk.

Time is wasted if you're wasted in college.

 

Love each other, the world, and yourselves!

And your education!