Guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and older friends can tell you as much about college as they want, but nothing can truly prepare you for the experience that awaits. The transition from high school senior to college freshman is huge; the two are as similar as night and day. Everything I thought I knew before beginning my first semester was wrong, and I've learned many things other than book knowledge.
8:00 AM's will kill you. Literally.
Oh you had high school at 7:00 AM every day, so you should be fine, right? Wrong. So wrong. Don't do it.
Your roommate will double as your mom at times.
You two take turns sharing the role of the responsible one. This includes making sure each of you has showered and eaten an adequate dinner (no, candy doesn't count).
But the crazy love/hate relationship is the most fun. You probably want to kill each other over stupid things, like vacuuming or forgetting your keys. But your Snapchat streak and late-night snack sessions prove that you two are meant to be.
Yes, you need your laptop. Always bring your laptop.
In college, you need technology for practically everything. You never know when you'll have a few spare moments to finish up homework.
Netflix is your most-visited website.
Let's be honest, you put more effort into your binge marathons than your schoolwork. Why is it so easy to procrastinate assignments but not "Orange is the New Black?" But hey, there's only five more episodes to the end of the season. We can easily knock that out tonight.
Coffee is essential.
"Do you want to go get some coffee?" is the question. Yes is always the answer. Anytime of day.
Your umbrella has it's own spot in your backpack.
Rihanna was right. Under my umbrella-ella-ella really is the place to be if you go to a college in Northern Ohio. Rain comes pretty frequently, and it's miserable.
It truly will be the most fun you've ever had.
It's so cliché, but college is so fun. I absolutely hated high school and was nervous about having the same feelings about college. But I couldn't be happier. It allows me to express my passions and pursue my dreams, while granting me a taste of needed independence.
