College is not what the movies make it seem like. You cannot just party every night, meet cute boys, and make friends instantly. College is harder than we perceive it to be. Here are 20 things I learned in my first semester.
1. College is a group of half children, half adults walking around pretending that we know what we are doing.
2. High school did not at all prepare me for the rigorous college courses.
3. Freshman 15 is not a myth, so hit the gym.
4. There is a doppelganger of pretty much everyone you went to high school with on campus.
5. You can never have too many t-shirts. T-shirt and norts will be your outfit of choice during those 8 a.m. classes.
6. If you don't like coffee you will get over that. Caffeine is a must.
7. Getting involved in on-campus organizations and activities is the best way to keep from getting homesick.
8. Call your mom. Just because she is not calling every 2 seconds does not mean she doesn't care about you or miss you. Call her or send her a text every once in awhile
9. Don't take naps longer than 30 minutes unless you want to wake up dazed and confused.
10. Don't wear cute shoes to tailgates because the mud and sludge will ruin them.
11. SEC football games are the most fun football games you could ever attend.
12. Take pictures whenever given the chance. You will want to remember these moments.
13. Do not procrastinate. This is not high school. You cannot procrastinate and get an A.
14. Cliques still exist in college.
15. The library is your home away from home.
16. Do not date the first person you meet. Enjoy college on your own for awhile.
17. Just because you are roommates does not mean you have to be friends. Just be cordial and coexist in your joint space.
18. There is a saying "C's get degrees" but do they really? Try harder than a C.
19. Never walk alone, especially not in the dark. Campuses can be very dangerous just like anywhere else.
20. Treat yo self. It is important that you have me-time in college. Take time to do something you enjoy. Watch a movie, read a book, eno outside, listen to music, write, dance, or sleep.
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