As prepared as you may think you are for college, there are some topics that are just unavoidable. Lucky for us, all Moms are only a text away and are always happy to help, after they laugh about the message with all of their closest friends and relatives over Facebook that is, of course.

1. “So what colors are not supposed to be mixed in the wash? What detergent do we use at home?”

Laundry, a classic area of confusion first seen among college students. When you get to school, somehow there seems to be 900 different ways that people do laundry. What do you mix together? What setting do you wash it on? What detergent smells the best? Does anyone know the answer? Yes, your Mom does.

2. “Wait, what was the medicine that I am allergic to?”

Remember always going to the doctor with your mom and her always answering all of the doctor's questions? Yeah, this is important information that people just assume you know. Trust me, you do not want to get this part wrong on your first trip to the doctors alone.

3. “Is this outfit business casual enough?”

Business casual, a college speciality, a dress code that everyone requires but no one actually knows what it truly entails, except your Mom of course. Worried that your mom won’t remember what clothes you have? Think again, she remembers, more than you sometimes.

4. “Does this email sound okay?”

Emailing a professor, advisor, graduate assistant, something you will learn to do several times in just one day. But, before you hit send for the first few times, your Mom will be there to proofread. Fear not, your Mom will fix any typo and even make you sound ten times more sophisticated.

5. “Can I just call you?”

Remember all of the times in high school you rolled your eyes when your mom called you? Well, the tables have turned. Now, you don’t get the chance to debrief all of the school drama with your Mom at the end of the day, and a text just does not do the stories justice. Some days you will just need to hear your sweet Mother’s voice telling you everything will be alright.

6. “Is this sauce too spicy for me?”

This text might be specific to all of the picky eaters. But, the dining hall employees are not equipped to tell you what your stomach can handle and what it cannot. Your friends will attempt to think they know, trust me they do not and you will get a stomach ache. When unsure, always text the pro, Mom, who has been preparing your meals for the past eighteen years.

7. “I miss you already”

This one is usually sent approximately ten to fifteen minutes after leaving your Mom. Sometimes it seems impossible to get over missing your Mom, but fear not you can conquer this. A little text to let her know you are missing her will go a long way. And always remember, she misses you just as much, if not more.

At the end of the day, your Mom is your biggest supporter and leaving her after each break is the hardest. Over time, it will hurt less and less but there will always be a little sting when you hug goodbye. Worry not, she is only a text away ready to solve your problems and help you tackle college and adulthood.