Bullying In College? Does It Exist?

Bullying has been a topic that’s received new-found attention due to its severity and the fact that it’s now become widespread not only in hallways, but online as well. We can all remember those middle school days, when we’d see all sorts of bullying tactics in the cafeteria, hallways, or anywhere around school. But what about in college? Are bullies still out there? Well, that depends. Fortunately, by the time everyone’s college aged, maturity has caught up to most.

One of the best things about college is that you’ll meet people from all backgrounds, including, yes, those who used to be bullies! Most of these so-called tough guys or girls have mellowed out by now, but one of the benefits of college is that if you meet anyone like this this, you can just avoid that person! You won’t be stuck seeing that person in all your classes, and whether you’re in a bigger or smaller school, there will be other people, better people, to hangout with.

Aside from the fact that you’re much younger in middle school than in college, perhaps another reason for the more rampant bullying during younger school years revolves around the structure of classes. You’re in almost all the same classes with all the same people, all the time. In college, as you can guess, you’ll often be in a class with someone, and never see him or her again in another class. Back in middle school, everyone knows each other well, and in college you’ll constantly be meeting new people. So-called bullies don’t have time to get to know their targets, meaning bullying itself won’t develop as easily.

The bottom line is, bullying was better left to the tween world that’s now nearly a decade past. In college, people have finally grown up more in this regard, and have hopefully learned from past errors. Still, in all honesty, you might very well encounter some less-than-friendly fellow students. Yet the process of making new friends and meeting new people involves some sifting. So when you meet such a person, simply don’t hangout with him or her. Of all the freedoms college provides, deciding who’s worth your time is another refreshing choice.

So if you’re a bookworm who’d rather study than get crazy on the weekends, you’re in the right place! Trust us, if you go to the library late at night for some extra studying, there will be plenty of other people “hanging out” there (and by that we mean they’ll be studying too). Plus, bookworms aren’t bullied in college; they’re viewed as the responsible students who are diligent enough to get the most out of their education.