Everyone expects college to be one big cliché of expectations. Wild parties, drugs, waking up naked on lawns, and beer pong, seem like staples in every college flick. But is this really what college is all about, or does Orientation Team’s sugar coated conception of college actually exist? Here is the truth on what really happens in college:
1. You won’t ever be up for a class earlier than 9am.
2. You don’t have to be naked all the time. You can be if you want, but you will be forever known as ‘the streaker.’
3. Pizza really is a food group.
4. If you don’t get to campus before 10 am, you won’t find a parking spot.
5. It isn’t Mr. or Mrs. anymore, it’s Professor. And no, your teachers won’t find it creepy.
6. Quarters are like gold.
7. You will be asked to sign a ‘legalize marijuana’ petition daily.
8. Homecoming is a big deal… you HAVE to go.
9. You WILL gain the freshman 15. No excuses.
10. Don’t eat brownies unless they’re store bought… you never know what’s in them.
11. Knight Library is the place to be on Friday night.
12. It’s okay to talk to complete strangers in elevators. Actually, you’ll meet your best friends and future study buddies this way.
13. You can manipulate your schedule to have Fridays off.
14. If there’s more than a 100 students in a class… no one will know if you skip.
15. Frat parties are exactly like you imagined.
16. It’s okay to stay home and play video games all day.
17. Always remember when daylight savings is… especially if you have a test the next morning. Actually, make sure your alarm clock has back-up batteries.
18. Don’t buy any textbooks until the first day of class. You won’t need half the books on your list.
19. A seven-page paper is not that hard… try writing a 30-page paper.
20. Most on-campus housing is for freshmen. You will have to move out your sophomore year.
21. Girls can drink for free almost everywhere.
22. Getting to sleep at 1am is an early night.
23. You will never have time for TV. You’ll watch reruns online.
24. The gym is busiest at 7pm. But for some reason, you show up at that time anyway.
25. You’ll need to become best friends with your roommate… you’ll need her someday (especially if you can’t find your keys at 3am).
26. Printers now have become evil and will NOT work 30 minutes prior to class. Ever. No matter how badly you need it.
27. Carry a toothbrush in your purse. You never know where you’ll wake up the next day.
28. Order football tickets a week in advance in the lottery. You can’t get tickets the same day as the game.
29. Care packages from your Mom will save you from starvation.
30. Alafaya is traffic central from 5-7pm. Also, garage B never has open parking spots. Avoid these routes at all costs.