Sometimes I'll catch myself saying something or thinking something either very cliche or very strange, pertaining to college. And when that happens I'll laugh, because I know that thought never would have crossed my mind in high school.

It's funny how dramatically just a couple of years can change a mindset or an inclination for thought, but college has certainly changed mine.

I would say it's been for the better, though. I am a lot more optimistic, quick-witted, and relaxed than I was in high school, and even on my worst days I know that I am all-around happier. But I also recognize that I am certainly thinking some unique things that I would never have before, unless I actually attended college.

I like to think I'm not alone though.

In fact, I know I'm not, because throughout these past few semesters I've observed that we're really pretty much in the same boat. We all have random, funny, tell-tale thoughts and sentiments that really embody being a college student.

I've compiled together a little list of things you might think or say that you'd never have thought unless you were in college. Hopefully you relate, and can feel reassured that you are not alone in your struggles.

You know you're a college student when...

1.) ...your first question when you hear there will be an event on campus is "will there be food?"

2.) ...your second question is "could I win a free t-shirt?"

3.) ...you finish your homework before 11 pm and think "wow, it's so early."

4.) ...you swear that "tomorrow" you'll finally make time to get to the gym... every day...

5.) ...you tell yourself that you'll wake up early to study the following morning and when your alarm goes off you immediately set it for later and go back to sleep.

6.) ...you tell someone "I got so much sleep last night... like, 6 hours."

7.) ...you consider a packet of ramen noodles dinner.

8.) ...you spend more time organizing your books to procrastinate than you do opening and reading them.

9.) ...you wonder why your professors never pass back the exams at the beginning of class.

10.) ...and then wonder how that one test could possibly be worth 20% of your grade.

11.) ...you think, "it's due in a week? I have so much time, I can put that off."

12.) ...you think, "it's due in 5 days? I have so much time, I can put that off."

13.) ...you think, "it's due in 2 days? I still have time, I'll start it later."

14.) ...you think, "it's due in 12 hours. Why do I do this every time?"

No matter what your thoughts about college, you're not alone. Just embrace the community and shared experiences and try and get a laugh about it when you can!