35 Things I Learned About College As A Freshman

Don't know what to expect? Well, here you go, and enjoy the next four+ years!

1. Free Stuff - Time To Stock Up

Grey's Anatomy

There's cases of Dr. Pepper on move-in day, pizza during club meetings, and t-shirts for every event possible.

2. Wi-Fi Doesn't Work Everywhere

Let's pay thousands for crap that's limited on some parts of campus.

3. Available Parking?

Pay hundreds for no guarantee unless you get to campus at 8 a.m.

4. Parking Police Are Vultures

They come in every direction with their cars, bikes, and segways.

5. Student ID = New Social Security Number

Know it, and know it well.

6. Mannerisms Downgrade Fast

Teacher: Why are you getting up? There's still 10 minutes of class left.

Student (Not Me): My Tapingo Order is ready!

7. Others Attempting To Flirt Is Real Life Entertainment

Friends

From behind you in Chemistry or Understanding Dance, try to keep your laughter silent.

8. People Like This Do Exsist

Mean Girls

How did you get into college in the first place?

9. Being Different Is Cool

Talk is cheap. I went skydiving. What's your story?

Just Don't Be "That Kid"

Nobody likes "that kid".

Or This Kid

Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's disturbing.

10. School Spirit Is Not Taken Lightly In Sports

Football season will bring in anyone willing to paint themselves from head to toe with the university's colors.

11. There's That Synconized Group That's Always In The Front Row Of Every Football Game

They all might have matching paddles, construction helmets, or capes...

12. Taking Naps In Public Is The Norm

There's couches in the library, Union, and architecture building for a reason. Our tuition paid for those!

13. The "Freshman 15" Is Real

You may not get the full 15 pounds, but almost everyone experiences a weight gain

14. Cool People Are Actually Cool

Met someone who got into a research program at Harvard, she's my role model now.

15. Not Everyone Drinks

Friends

They don't want the beer belly, and we need more designated drivers anyway

16. College Parties Don't Look Like This

Magic Mike

:'( The biggest disappointment in college :'(

They Look Like This...

How I Met Your Mother

Just without the fancy cups...

17. There's Always That Religious Person You See Preaching Every Month

The Big Bang Theory

They may have signs saying "Jesus Saves" and "You Deserve Hell".

18. Nothing Good Ever Happens After 2 a.m.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

It's more than just a quote from How I Met Your Mother. It's the truth.

19. Hiding Stuff From Your RA Is Easy

The Big Bang Theory

Just don't put the alcohol in the fridge, but you don't have to go overboard by hiding it with layers of clothes in a suitcase and storing it in the overhead cabins of your dorm room...

20. The Best Time To Get Work Done Is Now

Senorities from high school will hold you back and make you cry in the long run.

21. Excuses Only Get Nauseating

If you can't or don't want to make it to meetings, lectures, or practice, don't make up excuses and own up to your responsibilities.

22. No Matter The Major, They All Get Hard Classes

Lion King

Even the business majors

23. First Impressions Are Important

Networking happens everywhere, so the attitude you have during your first meeting with the dean of your college may be the last one.

24. Fraternity Hazing Happens When You Least Expect It

Finding Nemo

The school newspaper may write about the time when a guy shot a car window when he was aiming for an apple on a pledge's head...

25. Dressing Up?

For some reason XL t-shirts are in. People who dress up are freshmeats, pledges, and people who have presentations, interviews, or a date.

26. Roommate Problems? - Honestly Is The Best Policy

Grey's Anatomy

Your roommate isn't a mind-reader

27. If It Seems Sketchy, It Probably Is Sketchy

Go with what your gut is telling you

28. Classrooms Are Only Crowded When There's An Exam

The Office

Let's hope you're not claustrophobic.

29. Your Exam Scores Show How Much You Have Studied

The Big Bang Theory

This isn't high school anymore.

30. You Can Decorate Your Dorm Room However You Want

Do not be afraid to get creative!

31. You May Think It's A Big Campus Now, But It's Actually A Small World

Big Time Rush

The guy working at the gym. The guy sitting behind you in church. The guy you see grocery shopping every Sunday night. It's all the same guy. I "know" him, but I don't know his name...

32. Use Your Resources Wisely

Tiffany Vu / Via Facebook: justvuit

It's college. Think smarter not harder.

33. Bought A Brand New Textbook? You Don't Deserve To Graduate

Toy Story

Books for 1 semester is worth more than your soul.

34. If It Took 1 Car To Move In, It'll Take 2 U-hauls To Move Out

Seriously, where did all of this stuff come from?

35. Freshman Year Is The Best, So Take It For Granted

Classes are easy. New people are everywhere. Adventures are waiting to happen. You only get out what you put in!