We all know that there are big differences between living at home and living in a dorm. Here are some of the main things you'll run into while you're living in your home away from home.

1.The $5 Mistake

Convincing your parents to buy you that cute shirt that only costs $5 can seem like nothing when you’re in your pre-college phase. But once the moths start flying out of your wallet in college, $5 is a treasure every student wants the map to.

2. Shared Space

We all knew that we were going to have a college roommate. But did the movies ever show three or four roommates? Not to mention that everyone on the same floor shares the same bathroom. Yeah, give that some thought.

3. Mess = Stress

To go along with the shared space, there's really no room for any sort of mess. One day of untidiness can land you on the next episode of Hoarders.

4. Staying Away From People

Unlike high school, if you aren't particularly fond of someone, steering clear of your foe may become a challenge... and an obstacle course.

5. Relaxing is a Thing of the Past

Relaxing? Does that even exist in the college world? Even if you are caught up with all of your assignments, why aren't you working ahead? Keep working!

6. Marching Band Rehearsals Take Place in Your Room

If you got stuck with an extremely quiet roommate, maybe you're the one directing the marching band. Whoever you are though, there has and always will be a point in the week where it seems like everyone is in your room at once.

7. Laundry Doesn't Fold Itself

Remember how you always used to wonder how all of your laundry magically got folded and neatly put away in all your drawers? Yeah, that was your mom. Now that she's not here, you've really realized what a mountain that laundry pile can become.

8. Home-Cooked Meals

After a semester of stale bread, cold soup, and broccoli every day, you'll never turn your nose up at your mother's meatloaf again!

9. You Fear When Your Neighbor is Sick

If your buddy next door is sick with the flu, keep your distance! If you roommate has it, you can only wait for the inevitable.

10. Off-Campus Trips

Walmart, Target, Starbucks or any other store or restaurant can be an adventure if it means getting away from the campus!

11. Christmas and Summer Never Come Fast Enough

If you're like me, you already have a countdown on when you can return home and see everyone and everything that you miss about your life at home.