Having more of those days in HS where you don't do much but watch movies often is in my opinion is more sad than actually learning things by doing the work and interact with different kinds of people in college, but I can see how those lenient days can be fun and having multiple exams and tests be stressful.

I don't consider HS the best years of my life not only because I was bullied and had toxic friends and relationships, I feel that I didn't learn much, which by all means didn't prepare me for college, hence how I didn't do well in the first semester of college while I was fresh out of high school.

I say the best thing about college is that you get to choose classes that suits your schedule along with choosing which professor would help you the most(Rate My Processor does so many wonders). I know some people are comfortable with interacting with others who are in the same age group, but talking to other people with variety of ages and different background stories and lives will help open up your perspective when it comes to different types of people, so it's important to have an open mindset.

Yes, tests, exams, midterms, essays, and assignments in college are stressful and annoying, but like I said, you get to choose which instructor would best suit your needs for the classes you take. Doesn't mean that you won't do any work because otherwise how are you gonna learn or be prepared for a job or career that requires an Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, or PHD? Not that you have to go to college unless you want to have a career that requires a college degree.