They aren’t kidding when they say college will be some of the best years of our lives. There are so many reasons why most of us don’t deserve the title “adult” yet, except for the fact that the future of America rests in our hands. As graduation approaches for some of us, it’s important that we take a second to remember that the carefree days of saying “f*@k it we’re in college” are almost over. So enjoy the bliss of making completely irresponsible decisions because there are quite a few things that you won’t get away with for much longer…
Borrowing money from your parents.
Say goodbye to the days of spending money like it grows on trees. It’s time for a “real” job.
Drinking all night, every night.
Save the partying for special occasions, and save the drinking for half of those occasions. Hangovers in the real word are not okay and soon you’ll be too old to stay out until last call, anyway. Trying to complete productive tasks after a night of drinking is a myth after graduation.
Having absolutely no cooking skills.
Ramen Noodles is not an acceptable food group for a college graduate. Not to mention, your co-workers will also question your priorities if you pull out a box cinnamon toast crunch for lunch. Just because you own a stove, doesn’t mean you know how to use it.
Hitting the snooze button.
Being late to class may have a few consequences, but being late to work has just one: being fired.
Binge eating at 3a.m.
For some reason in college, we get away with staying out all night, inhaling Fat Jacks and maybe hitting the gym later that week. Unfortunately, in the real world the lack of sleep and excessive calories will start to catch up to you.
Taking a personal day.
Not feeling it might be a legitimate excuse for staying in bed on a Wednesday in college, but your future boss probably won’t accept the same explanation.
Having absolutely no plans, ever.
Between work, family, relationships, friends, and all the other important things in life, not knowing what you are doing or when you are doing it will start to get you into some trouble. The whole “go with the flow” attitude isn’t cute after graduation.
Never learning adult things like how to balance a checkbook or pay taxes.
Telling yourself throughout college that you didn’t need any of this information because you can just Google it becomes the worst idea when someone finally asks you about your personal finances.
Binge watching Netflix.
There are these things in the real world call “responsibilities” and watching the entire season of a show in one day is not one of them.
Excessively long naps.
Sleeping all day is cute for toddlers and for 90 year olds, but not for college grads. The hours of napping will come to an end when you start the 9-5 grind.
Being dramatic.
Having a bad day and throwing a tantrum won’t get you very far in the real world. No one really wants to hear you complain, except maybe your mom luckily she’ll always listen to your problems.
These are just a few of the many things you won’t get away with after college. Embrace these years, collegiette’s. Embrace them.