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10 ways going to college makes ss act like children

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Teenage Toddlers
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When us teenagers entered higher education we thought that we would become adults as soon as we left home. Instead, it seems we became even more like children than we were before enrolling. Sure, we get used to the workload of adults, but we end up becoming more like children in ways we didn’t think we would.

Avoid Strangers

I don’t know a single college student who doesn’t care about talking to strangers on the phone. No one wants to be the one who has to call for the taxi or schedule the doctor’s appointment.

Need My Mommy

Mooooooooom, how do you get stains out of white cloth? Mooooooooom, how do you cook this? Mooooooooom, what medicine should I take?

Toy Collection

Granted, I’m friends with all the resident nerds on campus. But everyone has Pop! figurines or other memorabilia from TV, movies, or games they like in their rooms. Don’t touch our toys!

Nap Time

As school, work, deadlines, and other obligations pile up, the common college student ends up losing sleep. What better way to compensate than by taking a good hour-long nap? Note: These become more frequent during finals week.

Stuffed Animals

Fluffy beds, though questionable on maturity counts, definitely bring the comfort of home. Warm blankets and stuffed animals bring a little bit of sunshine to those cloudy days.

Disney Movies

As the stress of university work bears down, Disney marathons become more frequent. Cheerful music fills the halls as people try to relax with nostalgia.

Arts And Crafts

As adult coloring book sales keep increasing, I think this one is a given. Move over paste and safety scissors; class doodles are the new trend! Glitter is still needed at times, though.

Juice Addiction

Many toddlers love nothing more than to chug down a cup of juice to get their energy going for playtime. Now replace “toddlers” with “students,” “juice” with “coffee,” and “playtime” with “work.”

Temper Tantrums

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE 10 PAGE TERM PAPER IS DUE IN 5 HOURS?!? IS THE PROFESSOR CRAZY?!? THAT’S NOT FAIR!!!

Believe In Magic

We all somehow believe that procrastination can equal good grades. That not studying won’t hurt. That another episode on Netflix is okay. Well hey, sometimes it works!

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