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College vs. High School

Freedom vs. Curfew

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Things you may not realize are different between high school and college:

No one cares if you wear pajamas to class

Wearing the biggest t-shirt and fuzziest socks you can find is basically the newest trend.

You don't live with mommy anymore, say hello to cereal and Ramen Noodles

You gotta do what you gotta do.

Curfew? Never heard of her.

No you don't have a curfew anymore, but nothing good happens past 2am.

Everything said in class is most likely posted online

No need to email your professor that you're "sick", most professors will post all their lecture slides online.

Sundays are now for hangovers and homework

Sunday funday? Said no one ever.

The realization that you need your pet now more than ever

I only love my bed and my puppy I'm sorry

High school parties are nothing compared to college

"Just 2 shots of vodka"

Exams are worth way more than participation points

An exam worth more than 20% of your final grade? Thats outrageous!

The library is now your new best friend

You're only a loser if you DON'T know where the library is

You don't live with your mom anymore... call her

Mom, I love you.

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