As I have been walking around campus I've begun to notice the amount of highschoolers that visit. The sociologist in me began kicking in and I observed their behaviors, reminiscing of the horrible times I had in high school. My friend and I were able to pick out the differences between a high schooler and a college student and I wanted to share some of those with you.
1. Their demeanor
Let's be real. When highschoolers visit, they seem way too happy. It could be the excitement of a new place, hope, and an optimistic outlook, which isn't bad at all; however, they still look too happy to be a college student.
High School:
College Students:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelhorner/reasons-well-always-love-mandy-moore?sub=2139166_1061297
2. Hanging out with friends
Ok, yes, college students do this too, but on the weekends? The campus is usually dead. You'll mainly spot large groups of those younger folk together. Whereas us seniors travel in packs or two or three. Plus, most people are too hungover to get out of bed.
High School:
https://www.tenor.co/search/flamingos-gifs
College:
https://www.tenor.co/view/loner-dontwannago-antiso...
3. Clothes
Ah yes, I remember when I cared what I looked like...In highschool, I feel like you still have some motivation to look nice and impress your peers, then there's the dress code.... In college, the uniform is a school hoodie and sweat pants or yoga pants. When you have an 8am, trust me, you don't care what you wear.
High School:
https://www.tenor.co/view/looking-good-girl-gif-53...
College:
https://www.tenor.co/view/clothes-dont-match-gif-5...
4. Waking Up
OK let's get into the nitty gritty that you wouldn't see just by looking at someone but the experiences of both students.
High School:
5:30: wakes up, get dressed, hair, and make-up
6:00: Wholesome breakfast, toast, eggs, juice, and cereal
6:45: Takes bus, walks, or drives to school on time
https://www.tenor.co/view/ready-imready-running-gi...
College:
-Has 8am class-
6:00: wakes up, looks at clock, goes back to sleep
7:00: Alarm goes off, snooze, sleep
7:59: wakes up, looks at clock, "F***"
8:00: Gets dressed, gets coffee, fast walk to class, still makes it there before professor
https://www.tenor.co/view/ronswanson-upset-sad-par...
5. Eating Habits
Speaking of coffee, let's talk about eating habits!!!
High School:
Breakfast: Toast, waffles, cereal, eggs, toast, pancakes, milk, juice, and more!
Lunch: Hot school lunch, wrap, or you bring your own d*** sandwich.
Dinner: Home cooked meal
https://www.tenor.co/view/stuffed-full-foodcoma-fo...
College:
Breakfast: Coffee
Lunch: Grab-'n-Go and more coffee
Dinner: Ramen
3am: Easy mac...more coffee
https://www.tenor.co/view/gilmoregirls-lorleigilmo...
6. Studying
Ugh. Need I say more?
High School:
You don't really study in high school? Do you?
https://www.tenor.co/view/arthur-study-test-studyi...
College:
You NEED to study. Trust me. all-nighters do exist. I think this GIF says it all.
https://www.tenor.co/view/study-gif-4593795
7. Sleep
Ah, and lastly, sleep habits. I'll just leave gifs here. I think you'll get the gist.
High School:
https://www.tenor.co/view/goodnight-sleepy-pokemon...
College:
http://www.memes.com/searchresults/gif/427691
In Class:
