1. Taking the Bus
High School Self: “Mom I don’t care if I have to wait for you, I’m not taking the bus to school, that’s so middle school.”
College Self: “I’m not about to be anyone’s chauffeur going on Target runs and having to pay for a parking pass and gas. Dude I’m broke too, bus it is!”
2. Riding Bike/Scooter
High School Self: “Yeah I gave my bike to my younger brother since I never use it.”
College Self: *See someone riding* “That guy is a genius!”
3. Looking Like a Bum
High School Self: “Dressing to impress all day, everyday.”
College Self: “This is a no judgment place to express my laziness.”
4. Not Going to Class
High School Self: “Did you hear that Johnny Boy didn’t come to Geometry? I can’t believe he did that.”
College Self: “I could go to class, but then again naps are bomb. I’ll sleep in class anyways soooo…” *passes out*
5. Bundling Up for Winter
High School Self: “This zip up is all I need from my car to the school.”
College Self: “Parka, hat, scarf, gloves, thermal socks, and the snow boots that I bought freshman year are coming out today.”
6. Going to the Library/Studying in General
High School Self: *Looks at others that are studying in disgrace*
College Self: “I would like to give a shout-out to the library for being open 24 hours during finals.”
7. Being Dirt Cheap
High School Self: “Let’s go out during our lunch break at least twice a week.”
College Self: “I’m packing a snack and avoiding all restaurant temptations as I walk back to my place. When I get home, I”m going to pretend to online shop.”
8. Using Your Laptop for School-Related Material
High School Self: “Come home and Netflix.”
College Self: “Laptop for notes, reading emails, writing essays, looking up the answer key, e-textbooks…. we also can’t forget the Netflix, that’s not going anywhere.”
9. Drinking on the Weekdays
High School Self: “I can only do this on the third weekend of this month since my parents will be gone and my brother can get us the drinks.”
College Self: “Margarita Monday, Club Going up on a Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday! We’re just making up meaningless reasons left and right.”
10. Respect Others for Caring About School
High School Self: “This girl is such a nerd taking intense notes.”
College Self: “Can we get a study group to compare notes before the test?” “Yessss!”
11. Talking to Random Individuals
High School Self: “This freshman in my gym class just waved to me. Why? I don’t know her.”
College Self: “Hey you’re in my Chem class, next time sit next to me.”
12. Sitting by Yourself
High School Self: “Does that guy not have any friends?”
College Self: *Legit everyone does it, no worries*
13. Napping
High School Self: “I try but my mom always wakes me up.”
College Self: “A nap a day keeps me happy all day.”
14. Failing/Dropping a Class
High School Self: “He must be so embarrassed failing algebra and having to take it with the freshman.”
College Self: “It’s my third time taking this class, let’s see how this goes.”
15. Be the Crazy You
High School Self: “I hope I fit in.”
College Self: “I’m not here to please anyone.” TRUTH