Entering college as a freshman holds a unique sense of excitement and anxiety—much like the experience of pregnancy. Both phases are filled with new friendships, awkward moments, and unexpected challenges. Here are 30 ways that being pregnant is surprisingly similar to your first year in college:
- You may pack on anywhere from 15 to 65 pounds.
- You find yourself thinking it’s a great idea to indulge in endless snacks.
- Cold pizza and fried chicken become breakfast staples.
- Falling asleep anywhere and everywhere becomes a new talent.
- Public vomiting is an unfortunate reality.
- You may trip in front of strangers and feel mortified.
- You can easily lose hours decorating your space—down to the last detail.
- You plan to hit the gym regularly but often opt for a nap instead.
- Your days consist of sleeping, feeling nauseous, and scrolling through articles about your experience.
- You worry about making new friends who can compare to your old ones.
- You feel isolated in your anxiety, thinking you’re the only one struggling.
- Your bed suddenly feels way too cramped.
- You get queasy from the questionable cafeteria food.
- Tearful moments become common (who knew soap operas could hit so hard?).
- You find yourself calling your mom more often than before—hello, neediness!
- It feels as though you’re experiencing a perpetual hangover.
- Yoga pants become your go-to outfit.
- You could easily nap all day long.
- You regret not taking time for meals (lunch breaks? What are those?).
- Laundry becomes an afterthought—wearing the same clothes for days is the norm.
- You might take yourself way too seriously.
- Awkward romantic encounters become part of the experience.
- Sharing tales of bodily mishaps with friends becomes routine.
- You think you look decent in an outfit but are horrified by photos later.
- Choosing a moms group feels as stressful and bizarre as rushing a sorority.
- You’ll encounter women you’d love to smack (that know-it-all in the group).
- But you’ll also meet some who will become lifelong friends.
- You swear you’ll never go through this again—yet you might just find yourself doing it all over.
- Every moment is the start of a thrilling new chapter.
- Once it’s over, you’ll look back, forget the rough patches, and wish you could relive it.
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Summary
Pregnancy shares many similarities with the experience of being a college freshman, from weight gain and food cravings to emotional rollercoasters and the quest for friendship. Both journeys are filled with challenges that, in hindsight, often bring laughter and cherished memories.