1. College is definitely better than high school.
2. All of the hobbies or interests you had that were “nerdy” in high school are suddenly really cool and there’s probably a large group of people who have the same interests as you.
3. How to go #2 quickly and quietly in your dorm bathroom stalls.
4. How to shave your legs in a 3×3 shower stall.
5. The walls in your dorm room do not block out noise.
6. You know better than to wear tight pants when going to 251—the food baby always makes an appearance.
7. Testudo’s nose powers are real, and making offerings to him during finals week is scientifically proven to help you get that A.
8. Naps are, in fact, necessary for survival.
9. So is coffee (and you have that one café on campus you frequently visit).
10. So is Netflix
11. Speaking of Netflix, it should be a major.
12. Procrastination is a talent. And you have perfected it.
13. There is no such thing as eating too much ice cream from the Dairy.
14. Pancakes from the dining hall are heaven the morning after a rough night.
15. Growing up and having to make decisions is scary and exhilarating all at the same time.
16. You can never have too many sweatpants (or leggings, or yoga pants).
17. Sitting out on McKeldin mall with your friends on a sunny day is probably the most “so college” thing you can do.
18. And it’s a right of passage to Instagram it.
19. Buying textbooks is like giving up your first born child.
20. Thirsty Thursday makes for an “FML” Friday.
21. 8ams are the creation of Satan (and you’ve learned your lesson!!)
22. It is actually impossible to get any work done in peace and quiet on the second floor of McKeldin.
23. Your mom is pretty awesome for doing things like cooking dinner and doing your laundry all these years.
24. Red, Gold, Black and White is the best color combination out there.
25. Being a Terp is the best decision you ever made.