1. You HAVE TO study to pass the class

I dare you; Try and get an A without studying. I promise you this isn’t high school, you can’t wake up that morning and expect to remember the previous 8 lectures before that test. It’s just not going to work.

2. Homework is A HUGE grade booster

Yes, it’s probably going to be the most annoying part of college. Especially, if its online homework. But then at the end of the semester when you’re getting a C and begging the teacher to raise your grade to an A, remember that 10% homework catches up eventually.

3. 3.) Coffee will save your life

It could be 7am, or 11pm and that boost of caffeine will keep you moving through the day.

4. If you get a take home test, or test corrections DON’T EXPECT THAT EVERY TIME

KISS THE GROUND THEY WALK ON, it’s as simple as that. But study next time because this is the definition of a once in a lifetime opportunity.

5.NEVER turn down a chance to go out; Even if you have an 8AM

If your friends say let’s go out on a Thursday, you say yes. Don’t ask questions, don’t worry about the next morning, just say yes, you won’t regret it.

6.Netflix, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter will always be there

Don’t live your college life through a phone screen, take it all in, and then post the picture with a witty caption the next day like a normal college kid.

7.You are going to be broke 24/7

Live by this motto, “If its free, it’s for me” Take everything; pens, pencils, t-shirts, anything will help.

8.Failure is inevitable

You think you’re doing fine for a few weeks, and then there’s a project, and two tests, and a lab report all due on a Friday. You’re going to fail something, it’s just not possible to be that prepared. So, when it happens, take that 45 you got on your test and remember everyone probably failed together; welcome to life.

9.You Lie to Yourself So Much It Becomes Normal

“I will start my homework early” “I’m going to bed by 11 tonight” “I will definitely get to the gym today” “I won’t eat that cookie on my way out of the dining hall” “I will dress cute tomorrow” “I won’t online shop in class” Lie after lie after lie, until it’s the weekend and the stress of the week catches up.

10.Your roommate/suite mate will become your best friend

It’s definitely awkward at first. The first week you walk in the dorm say hey, and then won’t talk for the rest of the night. But then one morning, that complete stranger will be in your room stealing your clothes, using your charger, and facetiming you from the other room, and that’s when you’ll wonder where this person’s been all your life. She’ll make you laugh at the dumbest things, and hug you when you want to cry. You’ll learn more about each other then you’ve ever wanted to know, and change for the better because of it. So, thanks DKelly5 for the laughs, the tears, and everything in between, I can’t wait for next year roomie.