12 Things You Quickly Realize On Your First Day Of College

Yeah, things are gonna be a little different now... Make sure you're good and prepped for college by taking a trip to Staples.

1. You can be whoever you want.

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Nobody knows who you were or what you did in high school, so go ahead and give yourself an accent.

2. Every free minute you have is a napportunity.

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Your schedule will be all over the place, and it's important to take advantage of the gaps and fill them with ZZZs.

3. You can't rest on your laurels.

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You're not a big fish in a small pond anymore, and there will be people just as talented and intelligent as you... Learn from them!

4. You don't have to change for class.

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Sweats, friend. Sweats as far as the eye can see. That, and flip-flops.

5. There is free food everywhere.

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If you know where to look (events, clubs, student centers), you'll never have to buy a single meal for four years.

6. You cannot go barefoot in the shower.

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It's not your bathroom anymore. In fact, it's not even a bathroom shared with people you know and share DNA with. Do not trust them. Wear flip-flops.

7. No parents around can be a scary thing.

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Now that they're far away, all the ~responsibility~ is yours: how much you sleep, eat, shower, brush your teeth -- everything. Do all of those things, for the love of god.

8. Never buy books in the bookstore.

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Used books in new condition are soooooooooo, so so so much cheaper online.

9. Write everything down.

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There's a lot going on in college, and taking notes will help you stay organized.

10. The vending machine is your new BFF.

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Yes, this is a wonderful contraption that will provide 90% of the sustenance for your late-night study sessions.

11. Be kind to your microwave, and it will be kind to you.

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This is pretty much your only appliance now, so treat it right, or else you'll be without life-saving ramen or mac and cheese.

12. How much easier college is than high school.

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You have tons of free time to kick back and relax with your friends because you control your own schedule. Just do it responsibly, OK?

Be 110% ready for college by checking out Staples for all the school supplies you need.