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15 Things That Are Acceptable in College but Not High School

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.

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

Irais is pursuing a marketing major at The University of Illinois at Chicago. Coming from the small country town of Harvard, Illinois, she knows there's a whole neighborhood left for her to explore. Checking off her bucket list activities is what she does in the afternoons and weekends when she’s not napping. She currently cherishes her vast music playlist, Netflix account, Pinterest boards, and her growing show collection of Chucks and wedges. Catch her trying to Penny board to class.
Erin is a Communication student at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the President and Editor-in-Chief of UIC's Her Campus chapter. On a daily basis, she can be found making excessive film references and getting overly emotional about superhero TV shows. She has a deep passion for writing, movies, music, good books, and great food, and will gladly talk your ear off about all of the above if prompted to do so.