13 Signs You're Finally An Upperclassman | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

13 Signs You're Finally An Upperclassman

You've definitely grown up a bit since the early college days.

28
13 Signs You're Finally An Upperclassman
filmgarb.com

The first week of school has rolled around and you are now officially a junior or senior, congrats! Over the past two to three years of your life, you've probably learned quite a bit both in and out of the classroom. You've grown and changed into the person you are today and know a thing or two more than when you first arrived on campus. These are 13 signs you are no longer an underclassman.

1. You wouldn't be caught dead wearing a lanyard around your neck.

Even though it may be easier at times, you wouldn't sacrifice your dignity.

2. Looking around, you realize that you're the oldest person in an introductory lecture by at least two years.

You feel a maternal instinct towards all of them. You've become jaded by the cruelties of the world and they still have so much left to learn.

3. You haven't bought at least half of the textbooks by the time the first day rolls around.

The only textbooks you will buy are the ones that are absolutely necessary.

4. You look up where your class is held on the way to that class.

You are definitely guilty of googling a building when you already know where it is.

5. You hear the phrase "Just because this is a 1000 level class doesn't mean it's going to be easy," in a presumably very easy class.

So, there's no way that you will be reading the textbook.

6. You hear the phrase "This won't be an easy class," in every other class.

Cue the internal sense of panic.

7. At this point, you have settled into some kind of sleep routine.

This either consists of going to bed at 10 pm or just not sleeping.

8. There are a few dishes that you can cook, at least decently, well.

You may not be able to cook anything else, but you are incredibly proud of the few meals you can.

9. You don't dress up for class.

You may put in minimal effort on the first day, but all sense of caring is gone after that.

10. You don't show up early.

You are either right on time or at least five minutes late.

11. You take some sort public transportation because you no longer live on campus.

Gone are the days in which you only had to roll out of bed, walk five minutes and be at class.

12. You are no longer afraid to ask questions or talk in class.

After all, you are in college to learn. What better way than to actually be engaged in class?

13. For the first few years of school, it may have felt like you were attending your university, but weren't truly a part of it. Now, you feel established and proud to be a student.

Ski-U-Mah! Go Gophers!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
kid
Janko Ferlic
Do as I say, not as I do.

Your eyes widen in horror as you stare at your phone. Beads of sweat begin to saturate your palm as your fingers tremble in fear. The illuminated screen reads, "Missed Call: Mom."

Growing up with strict parents, you learn that a few things go unsaid. Manners are everything. Never talk back. Do as you're told without question. Most importantly, you develop a system and catch on to these quirks that strict parents have so that you can play their game and do what you want.

Keep Reading...Show less
friends
tv.com

"Friends" maybe didn’t have everything right or realistic all the time, but they did have enough episodes to create countless reaction GIFs and enough awesomeness to create, well, the legacy they did. Something else that is timeless, a little rough, but memorable? Living away from the comforts of home. Whether you have an apartment, a dorm, your first house, or some sort of residence that is not the house you grew up in, I’m sure you can relate to most of these!

Keep Reading...Show less
man working on a laptop
Pexels

There is nothing quite like family.

Family is kinda like that one ex that you always find yourself running back to (except without all the regret and the angsty breakup texts that come along with it).

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

11 Things You Think About During Class

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

983
bored kid
Google Images

No matter how long your class is, there's always time for the mind to wander. Much like taking a shower or trying to fall asleep, sitting in a classroom can be a time when you get some of your best ideas. But, more than likely, you're probably just trying to mentally cope with listening to a boring lecturer drone on and on. Perhaps some of the following Aristotle-esque thoughts have popped into your head during class.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Advice To Live By As Told By Bob's Burgers

The Belchers hold the key to a better life.

1353
Bob's Burgers
Adult Swim

Bob's Burgers is arguably one of the best and most well-written shows on tv today. That, and it's just plain hilarious. From Louise's crazy antics to Tina's deadpan self-confidence, whether they are planning ways to take over school or craft better burgers, the Belchers know how to have fun. They may not be anywhere close to organized or put together, but they do offer up some wise words once and awhile.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments