What does it actually mean to romanticize college?

College is supposed to be the best four years of your life—or at least that’s what they say The parties, the friendships, football games, cute study sessions, and late-night talks.

But how much of that is actually reality—and how much comes from what we see on social media, in movies, and on TV?

In this episode of Mic Drop, Eliany and Dazmine talk about the idea of romanticizing college and how expectations can shape the way we experience it. From the pressure to have the “perfect” college experience to comparing our lives to what we see online, we’re talking about the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable parts of being a college student.

Because college doesn't have to look like a movie to be meaningful.

During this episode, two college girls dive into what it truly means to outgrow the people around you. Through honest and personal stories, they open up about the challenges, emotions, and lessons that come with growth and change. From difficult goodbyes to finding themselves, they reflect on their journeys and share practical advice on how to navigate outgrowing others while staying true to who you’re becoming.

Disclaimer: They’re not professionals—just two college girls sharing their personal experiences with growth, outgrowing relationships, and learning to let go, one honest conversation at a time.

In this new season of DeepDive, two Black college students take the reins and bring you Mic Drop—a fresh, unfiltered space where real conversations flow and learning happens out loud. In this episode, they revisit past moments in pop culture, from the cancellation of The Jimmy Kimmel Show to dynamics on Love Island, along with other eye-opening events that happened a while back.

Tune in as they unpack why identifying racism matters, how to respond to it, and the ways media shapes our understanding of identity and equity. Expect a little chaos, lots of laughs, and an honest dialogue where no one is judged—just two students thinking, growing, and processing the world together.

Disclaimer: They’re not professionals—just two passionate college students committed to raising awareness, challenging injustice, and creating space for anti-racist conversations one episode at a time.