I laugh. Since I started college I have lost 30lbs. People say it's impossible to lose weight in college because of this and that and yada yada yada. I'm calling BULLSH!T! It's called walk to class, don't take the bus; drink in moderation; and eat an apple instead of that bag of chips. You wouldn't believe how many people from my high school I have seen who have gained so much weight. It's so stupid, they say everyone gains weight in college.
I gained more weight in high school than I did in college. I still have another 10lbs to go till I drop that weight I gained in high school. But even then it's not that big of a deal, I like my body. And it's not like I tried to loose the weight, I haven't gone on a hunger strike, I haven't worked out excessively, I haven't stopped eating junk food. I am doing pretty much what I did in high school, except I am not dancing 2-3 times a week.
I'm sorry, but that's my opinion. Don't blame college for the weight gain, the books added pounds to your backpack, not to your body.