Wearing pajamas to class.

Arriving to school in your flannel pajama pants in high school was a bit risky. Being in college now, I can’t really comprehend why high school was such a fashion show. If you want to show up to class in the same pajamas you slept in the previous night, you are more than welcome to. Heck, you can roll into Biology lecture wearing a onesie and no one will bat an eye.

Deciding not to wear makeup for a day.

Speaking from personal experience, I recall the feeling of dread every time I walked into high school with a bare face. You just knew at least one person was going to come up to you and ask if you’re sick (which you’d have to rudely reply to with, “No, this is just my face”). Now, I sometimes feel a bit too dressed up when I do my makeup. I save the eyeshadow and mascara for special occasions… like frat parties.

Wearing socks with sandals.

In college, it’s called fashion.

Falling asleep in class.

…or in the library, the dining hall, or any of the many lounges. Nobody sleeps a healthy amount in college. If you can catch a quick nap between classes, no one judges. In fact, they’re probably extremely jealous instead.

Drinking more than one cup of coffee a day.

One before that 8 a.m. class, one while doing your homework, sometimes one at dinner, and, if you’re really pushing it, one late at night to keep you up for all of the work you procrastinated. Trust me, it’s necessary.

Crying.

Just let it out. Everyone feels you and everyone can relate.

Having horrible eating habits.

Pizza at 10 a.m.? Normal. Cereal for dinner? Great choice. McDonald’s at midnight? Always.

Having horrible sleeping habits.

Unlike in high school, no one brags anymore about how they went to bed at 3 a.m. (…I must be loooonely) anymore. Even if you had to be up by 8 the following day, those five hours are pretty impressive. The same goes for the weekends; if you wake up at noon, you’re considered an early riser.

Calling your mom every five minutes.

Being away from home proves just how much you really need your mom and how much you love her. So go ahead and call her at the dinner table or right before going out with your friends… it’s endearing and doing so will keep you grounded during your college years.

Day drinking.

Whether your school refers to it as a “dage” or a “darty," it’s completely normal and probably one of the most fun things college life has to offer.