1. Enrolling in class is literally "The Hunger Games."
I'm not kidding. If you manage to get all of you classes and not have a mental breakdown, someone needs to give you a crown.
2. 8 a.m. classes ARE as bad as they sound.
If you're a morning person, maybe they don't be as bad. If you're not, don't take them. There is a 95 percent chance you'll fall asleep and miss an announcement about an exam.
3. You'll probably fail a class.
By fail, I don't mean flunk the class. But your GPA .will be significantly affected. That 8 a.m. chemistry lecture? Probably not a good idea.
4. But don't worry, you can withdrawal from the class.
Don't be surprised if a significant number of people disappear from the class after the first exam. That 67 percent can bring my GPA down five whole points? I'm out.
5. Just because the syllabus says "textbook is mandatory" doesn't mean you'll ever open it.
If your professor makes lecture slides, you probably won't open your book the whole semester. By whole semester, I mean up until studying for the final. You'll read the entire book in a day.
6. You don't have time to be bad with names.
That cute guy/girl in your bio lecture? You better pay attention when they say their name because you'll probably never hear it again. How can you look them up on Twitter later if you can't remember their name?
7. Tinder is the best tool for finding parties.
If you swipe right for a bunch of random people on a Friday night, you're bound to have a couple messages about a party. See Greek letters in their bio? Automatic right.
8. Don't get the big meal plan.
14 meals doesn't sound like enough? Trust me, it is PLENTY. At the end of the week you'll end up having 4 extra punches and you won't know what to do with them.
9. Just because attendance isn't required doesn't mean you should skip class.
A lot of professors will tell you this to trick you. Don't be surprised when there are questions on the exam asking about specific things said in class
10. Get to class early.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting to class fifteen or twenty minutes early. Get some work done while you don't have any distractions. Your professor might even give you a few hints about the upcoming exam.
11. You're not going to party all weekend long for the entire semester.
Let's be honest, partying does get old. Eventually, it's going to catch up to you.
12. You won't get dressed up every day.
You might try to look nice for the first class or so, but you'll eventually succumb to the legging and t-shirt life.
13. You'll forget everything you learned at orientation
Don't worry, you'll figure it out, though.
14. Do your laundry in the middle of the night.
We know you aren't actually sleeping and there isn't a wait for machines.
15. Don't have a dorm prank war.
It's all fun and games until someone puts Nair in your shampoo and Styrofoam pieces in your sheets.
16. You'll do more people watching in the library than studying.
I'm not saying not to go to the library, but I am saying you'll get distracted.
17. All-nighters rarely last all night.
You might stay up until 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. We only call them all-nighters to seem tough when we really pass out the second our paper is done.
18. Ordering pizza or Chinese food once a week is normal.
Your bank account might hate you, but this becomes your life.
19. Bring cleaning supplies to college.
For some reason, everyone seems to forget to bring a broom and some bleach.
20. Your drunk roommate might pee in your closet.
But it's OK because they were drunk, right?
21. If you do something stupid in public, it'll be on Yik Yak within a minute.
Not to mention you'll be the star of everyone's Snapchat story, too.
22. You can go home for a weekend in the middle of the semester.
You'd be surprised how many people will drive five hours home just to sleep in their own bed and have a home cooked meal in the middle of the semester.
22. Squirrels run the campus.
You see one running down the sidewalk towards you? You better move. He has the right away.
23. Setting alarms is a must.
Think you're just going to lay down before class? You'll fall asleep for five hours and miss all of your classes and probably dinner, too.
24. You won't live off of Ramen
Let's be honest, you're too lazy to even heat up the water. Stick with cereal.
25. Good or bad, you'll never forget your college experience.
These are years you won't forget, even if you try to. Enjoy them while they last.
