So you're packing for college and you're trying to figure out what you all need to bring. Between deciding which shoes you should bring, to calculating how many pairs of leggings you are going to realistically need (given that they're probably all you'll be wearing), the stress of packing can feel like a lot.

In the midst of all of this though, there is one essential thing that will become your actual savior in college that you must not forget! What is it you ask? Well, surprise, it's your baseball cap! You know, the one that's your favorite that you always wear in the summer. Wondering why exactly? Let me give you a few reasons...

1. Bad hair day? No problemo

Every single human being has had a bad hair day. It's unavoidable. In college though, sometimes bad hair days are every other day. Between staying up late studying and not wanting to shower, to waking up in morning after going out the night before with what looks like a bird's nest, hair dilemmas have just become a normal part of the college life.

2. Trying to avoid being seen by your ex on your walk to class? Got it covered

Thought your 8:30 a.m. class was terrible enough already? Well, one thing that is sure to make it worse is accidentally making awkward eye contact with your ex, or that boy you had a thing with, as you pass them by on the sidewalk, attempting not to be late to class for the 7th time in a row.

3. Unfortunately, sometimes hairdressers mess up. But no need to worry!

Went to the hairdresser for a touch-up and they accidentally turned your blonde-dyed hair into yellow hair? Or maybe they accidentally gave you the Britney Spears buzz cut? Well, thank goodness you've got your hat, am I right?

4. Wanna look just a little bit cooler? We've got the trick for you

I mean it doesn't always work but... might as well at least try to look 10% as cool as Missy Elliott or Chance the Rapper.

5. When its bright outside but you don't want to get a sunglasses tan, it's the perfect solution

Not only do you want to prevent skin cancer at all costs, but also, there's nothing more embarrassing than discovering big white circles surrounding your eyes following a day of hanging out in the sun with your sunglasses on, resulting in an appearance similar to that of a raccoon.

6. We all need naps. Some of us just choose to take them during lectures

There is nothing more relatable to college students than how exhausted we all are, both mentally and physically. This means that sometimes we just have to find ways to take naps whenever and wherever we can. A hat can at least make it so that the professor doesn't notice. Hopefully...