There's a lot of things we hated hearing when we were younger. From parents telling us to take the trash out or do your homework- to friends saying they got the new Wii game before you did (worst of them all). Some phrases will always give you that childhood PTSD, no matter how old you get.
Every campus has its quirks and sayings generated from the student and staff body throughout the years. Going into college, I didn't realize my life was about to be opened up to a whole different vocabulary, filled with new meanings of words that now make my stomach hurt- or make me way more excited than I should be.
Thanks, University life.
1. "Webwork"
God help me, after I finish my math requirements at this school I will never look at, or even THINK of web and work in the same sentence.
2. "Wya"
If you ever get this text, especially past 2am, run the other way and never look back.
3. "All you have for homework is reading!"
Oh? That's all? The first couple of times I was told this by professors, I was super happy. After all, they make it seem like a treat. In high school, reading meant a few pages or at most a chapter. Now? It's just a casual 300 page book with .1 font needed to be read by tomorrow.
4. "It's game-day"
In reality, it doesn't have to be an actual game day. Just the thought of game day puts me into happiness overload. The memories from past 6am wakeups, fun clothes and cheering til my lungs collapse in the stands are enough on their own to change my mood.
5. "No computers in class"
Bitch WHAT. Okay I do understand the purpose of this, but if it's going to be implemented in a lecture hall then can you please talk under 600 words per minute.
6. "Free food"
Top 10 sexiest things anyone could say to me. I've always been a foodie- but being a broke college foodie doesn't work in my favor.
7. "Therapy dogs are here"
Normally around finals time, the phrase 'therapy dog' is the only thing that will cheer up my soul which had been laid to rest in the most isolated part of the library.
8. "Season"
Incorrect. I believe the proper spelling is szn, dictionary. I.e: Darty szn! Finals szn:(
9. "Tuesday"
It's basically the weekend of the week days. I used to hate Monday through Wednesday, but college has given me a new appreciation for the never ending opportunities to make every night fun.
10. "Monday" "Wednesday" "Thursday" "Sunday"
See above. If you go to the right school, every night can be treated like the weekend (choose wisely, or your GPA will be following the path of your bank account).
11. "Facebook"
I rarely went on FB when I was growing up, mostly because my relatives had taken over. Now, everyone and their dog uses Facebook for basically every occasion. Someone mentions their crush? You meet someone new? Facebook stalk without hesitation. Having a party? Need to voice a political opinion? Tell people you're peeing? Tag a friend in a 6 year old photo to ruin their life? Facebook.
12. "Library"
Take me back to the good old days when going to the library meant picking out a new book, or playing games on the computers while your mom looked around. Now? I spend most of my free time locked away in the cubicle on the 4th floor either crying or stress eating.
13. "Tuition/dues/textbook"
All I hear is my money going down the drain. If it's not enough that tuition has me in debt for a few generations, books aren't even included. Only one paperback course guide for a class? Good thing that's just another $100. Scheme central.
14. "Fracket"
If I heard this in high school, I'd think it was either a disease or some type of bug. I now realize that frackets do save lives (mostly money and the repetition of losing nice clothes).
15. "Canada-Goose"
The bird is pretty dope. What's not is on campus, come winter time, (aka 50 degrees for some of y'all) everywhere I turn are enough of these jackets to pay a years tuition. Think of the cute foxes you'll help keep alive if you make ~unique~ style choices.
16. "There will be Kamchatka"
Insert: *various, basically toxic/cheap as dirt alcohol found at most tailgates and social gatherings at your university.*
17. "Cumulative"
The classes with cumulative exams make me question everything about professor's morals. On the other side of that, when I find out exams aren't cumulative, that teacher will forever be in my heart and probably invited to my wedding.
18. "Wonderwall"
BA DA DA DA DADADADA-DA