The term "basic white girl" is known throughout the nation. First gaining popularity in late 2013, to be basic means that you like all of the things that upper-middle class girls love, especially expensive things that you don't pay for but your parents do.

Now, there is a misconception about most college girls being "basic," but you are not basic if you attend college.

Yes, there are the "extreme basics," however, everyone in college will experience being basic at least once in their life. This is because you essentially can't control it, I mean, you have an 8 a.m. class. Why the hell would you dress up at 7:30 in the morning when you can barely get your life together as it is? My answer: you don't.

Are you really basic if you're a college student, or is it something completely different? Don't worry, you confused child, for I have the answer.

Attire:

It's important to note that leggings are probably the most comfortable thing ever created by mankind. I mean, have you felt the material? Life changing. It's a great alternative option to wearing jeans. Why would anyone in their right mind wear jeans or khakis to an 8 a.m. class, let alone a test? You're confused if you think that's an option.

Large sweaters and infinity scarves are also a must. It's like, 10 degrees out, and you forgot to pack your winter clothes over fall break. What do you do? You whip out the overly large sweatshirt, because that's all you have, plus it's super comfortable and makes it feel like you're inside a potato sack. The infinity scarf is also a must have, only because it shows others that you actually have style and aren't a hobo when walking around campus. You're a real life adult now, you need to show that you can actually match and look fabulous. Knee high boots are also needed, because it also shows how much of a fashionista you really are. Sure, you might not actually ride horses, but they will go with everything.

Pumpkin spice everything / Starbucks:

Listen, it's not your fault that Starbucks is the only place on campus where you can buy a cup of coffee. It might be crazy expensive, but dang it, it's all you have. Don't get me wrong, Starbucks is the drink of choice for many. I personally prefer to buy a Cinnamon Dulce Latte, not just because I like it, but because I can. Does that make me basic? Absolutely not. Starbucks coffee is the only thing I have on campus, get off my back. You can't help what you have.

Pumpkin spice is also a popular flavor of choice among coffee drinkers, especially if you're feeling the fall weather. Is it because all of your "peeps" back home like the drink? Hell no. You get it because it's full of caffeine and sunshine, plus, you just had a test and a paper and need happiness in your life ASAP. The smell is also a nice touch. For college students, feeling more into the seasons through various smells makes you feel educated and hipster. Pumpkin spice can just add to your cool factor.

One Direction:

I'm not even going there. They're beautiful and fantastic perfect human beings. Burn all that says otherwise. R.I.P. Zayn.

iPhones:

The iPhone is the perfect mobile device for every college student. It lets you record voice memos for classes and homework, all of which you can easily send to people on the mail app. It also has easy accessibility to all of your music, because, let's be real, no one uses your cheap knock-off Zune thing, Bill Gates. In between classes, you can check Instagram and Snapchat as well. Now, I know what you might be thinking, and yes, you can do this all on a Windows phone too. Are they popular, though? Absolutely not. Be a conformist; step out of line and die.

So now you know! Being basic is completely different from being a college student. Don't be confused, be informed and educated. Everything is going to be alright.