1. No matter what they say, dorms aren't all that bad. But when you do need an escape, you'll generally find that...
2. The gym is the bomb-diggity. You especially can't go wrong with the sauna. But, the gym is a long walk and you'll probably find that...
3. You walk a lot. That's just how it is. Occasionally, though, you'll be stoked to take an extra stroll when you get mail because...
4. The excitement of receiving mail increases by 349382 percent. So much so that sometimes you even have to skip a stair or two on the way down. Sometimes four or five. Then your roommate starts taking strolls to the mailbox with you and you realize that...
5. Your roommate was your first college friend. Pro tip: Don't eat his or her Double Stuf Oreos. If you do, though, don't worry about it because...
6. Your butt is going to look killer after all them stairs anyway. Curse you, social science building. You might even consider taking the stairs double time because...
7. Professors do care if you show up to class. And you show up on time, because unless you are late...
8. Big lecture classes aren't as dreadful as they seem. When it comes time to ask a question, though, be prepared to yell at full volume. You can practice said yelling at sports events because it turns out that...
9. Football games are major pow-wows. You already knew this. Sometimes, watching all these college sports makes you miss your game. But fear not because...
10. Intramural sports are underrated. And did I mention that you can get a smoothie with your meal plan at the gym after your game? Oh yes. And you don't even have to bring money with you because...
11. Colleges give you this card thingie-dingie that holds your entire life in its plastic-ness. Fully equipped with a mug shot, meal plan money and your room key. Basically one stop shopping for access to coffee, your bed, the gym and food, food and more food. But beware...
12. Meal plans are expensive. $72 a week? Are you sure I'm not eating gold? And are you sure I can't spend my meal plan on printer ink because it always seems like I...
13. Run out of printer ink 10 minutes before a paper is due. This is no joke. Be prepared. And, while you're thinking about this whole preparation business, don't forget that...
14. You seriously need to invest in shower shoes. Literally everyone wears them. Don't be that person. Shower shoes are your friend indeed, but...
15. Your laptop is your real BFF. It's your homie for all things school. And Netflix. Mostly Netflix. But don't get so caught up in that new reality TV show that you forget to...
16. Decorate your room. Over-decorating is acceptable. Christmas lights are your friend. Christmas lights are also best for Netflix and chill. So don't forget the...
17. Microwave Popcorn. That is all. It is serious business. Second most serious business is that...
18. Pet dorm fish are a thing. Yes, Nicholas is our spirit animal. Getting a [low maintenance] pet really makes college feel like...
19. Your new home away from home. Which makes...
20. Being in your home state really great. It's way underrated. And you'll find that...
21. You miss your family and your hometown a lot. You begin to really appreciate everything you've had because sometimes, you really don't know what you have until it's gone.
