7 Ways To Know You're Truly A College Student | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

7 Ways To Know You're Truly A College Student

Other than, you know, just being in college

63
7 Ways To Know You're Truly A College Student
Original Photo by Kristen Woodall

Congratulations to everyone who is a true freshman; you've now made it to week whatever-this-is and can truly be considered a college student. Not that you weren't a college student before, but at this point you've crossed the bridge from living a high school lifestyle to truly living life as a college student (too late to turn back now). Just in case you're wondering if you now fall on the student spectrum in the college category, here's a list of all the things that you'll now probably notice that you're doing.

1. You pride yourself on going to class.

No matter if you didn't do the reading for the class or even pay any attention in the class at all, at least you went.

2. You don't look at crosswalks.

Bonus: if you dare oncoming traffic to hit you, your tuition will be covered.

3. You plan your social events based on your homework.

And by that I really just mean that you're probably doing things and going to events as an excuse not to do your homework that has been piling up for a week. Bonus: if you say "I'll start doing my homework after I (insert word here)" and then never do (insert word here), you'll never have to do your homework.

4. By now you've gone through a show on Netflix.

Ah, procrastination at its finest.

5. You've called home more times in a week than your entire four years in high school.

Just to check in and see how they're doing, right? Oh, and also to ask how to cook chicken. And to ask how long eggs stay good for. And to ask about every symptom you've been experiencing.

6. Mac & Cheese or Ramen are your go-to meals.

And spaghetti sauce can change the flavor profile of any meal.

7. Your outfit of choice is probably shorts & a t-shirt.

But you still need every item in your closet (just in case).


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

619172
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

511335
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments