1. Your Sleep Schedule Will Be WAY Off

College is different from high school because your classes all start at different times. This means that while you may be waking up at 6 a.m. one morning, you might be waking up at 11 a.m. the next. Sleeping for a different amount of hours every night inevitably leads to feeling tired every day, nearly falling asleep in class. Try to sleep at the same time every night and make sure your professor doesn’t notice that you’re dozing off. (Just kidding. They’ll notice.)

2. There's No “Lunchtime”, Which Means No One Will Remind You To Eat

Up until now, I’ve always had a lunch period built into my school schedule. This is essentially the school giving us time to eat and re-energize. Since we’re adults now and there’s no “lunchtime” anymore, we need to remind ourselves to eat- and eat healthily if possible. This might seem like a no-brainer, but trust me, it’s easy to forget to eat when you’re caught up with work.

3. Those "Big Breaks" Between Classes Are Actually Shorter Than They Seem

A five-hour break seems like forever, right? Well, believe it or not, you’ll be wishing that you had even more time. From working on homework (and procrastinating) to going to club meetings and appointments, all those hours won’t seem like enough.

4. Speaking Of Breaks, It's Wise To Spend Them Doing Homework Rather Than Watching YouTube Or Netflix

I’m guilty of opening my laptop with the intention of doing work, only to open a new tab and watch YouTube instead. While it seems harmless at first, you’ll realize how screwed you are when your break is over and you still haven’t done any work. Utilize your time in-between classes to get things done, so you don’t need to worry about completing it later in the night/week.

5. You'll Be Tired. Really Tired

This ties in with the messed-up sleeping schedules college students usually have. Along with school, work, and clubs, it’s nearly impossible to get enough sleep every night. Most students who have classes from early morning to late afternoon can be found half awake with their eyes glazed over.

6. It's Really Easy To Spend Money On Junk Food

Dining hall food is expensive. And there is usually an abundance of unhealthy options, such as fries, candy, chips, and endless fraps at Starbucks. While it may be out of the ordinary, try picking up some fruit, a smoothie, or a salad sometimes. Your body will thank you, even if your taste buds don’t. Also, try to stay away from quick fixes if you’re really hungry. I once spent three dollars on a protein bar, and it definitely was not worth it.

7. At Times, It'll Feel Like You Live In The Library

The library has couches, chargers, printers, and minimal noise. Who wouldn’t want to live there? I usually go there right after classes to work on homework/charge my phone. Libraries usually have different sections; an area where people can talk, a quiet area for independent studying, and a computer area, amongst others.

8. Professors Might Not Say Anything If You Come In Late, But They're Well Aware That You Did

Many professors have attendance as their highest priority. Being late once or twice might not be too bad, but some professors count two lates as one absence, and having over two absences has the potential to negatively affect your grade. And while your professors might not say anything about it, they’re definitely paying attention. Whatever you do, don’t try and come up with any excuses; it makes everything worse.

9. If You're A Commuter Student, Your Life Depends On Running On Time

There are some days I wake up and leave the house early, thinking that everything will go smoothly on my way to school. Well, that’s unfortunately not how life always goes. There’s nothing worse than being stuck on a train for half an hour, or to transfer to another train only to realize that the delays will make you late to class. Forgot your books at home and have class in 15 minutes? Good luck.

10. You Will Meet People From All Over The World

One great thing about college is that you’ll meet people from your neighborhood, city, state, country, and from other countries, all in one classroom. I have met people who live a few minutes away and people who live on the other side of the world. Meeting new people is one of the best parts of college - there’s so much we can learn from one another. Who knows, maybe that girl from across the country will end up being one of your best friends.