Pearls of Wisdom

So I officially applied for graduation today and it was exciting! I cannot wait! Just don't ask me what I'm going to do with my life because I might have to punch you...but to celebrate the occasion, I thought I would impart these pearls of wisdom that I randomly found on my computer. It is a list of truths about college. Most have applied to my college life so far! Enjoy...

* 34 Things admissions never told you about college:

1. Quarters are gold.
2. Two meals per day is the standard.
3. Going to the mailbox was never an ego booster/breaker before.
4. You will begin to nap again.
5. Your bookstore bill will almost equal tuition.
6. Instant messenger becomes an addiction
7. E-mail becomes your second language.
8. You never realized that so many people were smarter than you.
9. College football is the coolest thing on the planet
10. You will never rent more movies in your life.
11. Procrastination is an art form.
12. It never sucked so much to get sick.
13. Care packages are right up there with birthdays.
14. Campus is only clean for Family Weekend and Freshman Orientation
15. Classes…the later the better.
16. You are no longer thankful that the fire alarms are here to protect you.
17. Jeans may be worn as many times as the wearer desires.
18. Showers become less important; sleep becomes more important.
19. Asleep by 2:30 am is an early night.
20. Creativity in the dining halls is key.
21. The freshman 15 is NOT a myth!
22. Dishes smell after days of piling up.
23. Cereal makes a meal any time of the day.
24. You will eat anywhere that is a buffet.
25. You will eat anything that is free.
26. New additions to food groups: ramen and pizza.
27. ATM's are the devils advocate. ATM= Another Twenty Missing.
28. Keys have never been so important, yet you seem to lose them or lock yourself out of the room even more.
29. If they say you can't have it in your dorm, they are just kidding.
30. You will come to hate hallways/stairs/elevators with a passion.
31. Pictures, posters, emails or anything else to cover the ugly cell we live in will be transformed into wallpaper.
32. Everyone is only nice for the first week. After that, no matter how nice you are, some people just won't smile back. Get used to it.
33. You are never alone!
34. You can spot a parking space from 5 rows away!

* You know you’ve been in college too long when…

1. You'd rather clean than study.
2. "How did it get so late!" comes out of your mouth at least once a night.
3. Mom's Meatloaf and potatoes become something you desire, not avoid.
4. You live for getting mail.
5. Looking out the window is a form of entertainment.
6. Prank phone calls become funny again.
7. You start thinking and sounding like your roommate.
8. Black lights and highlighters are the coolest things on earth.
9. Rearranging your room is your favorite pastime.
10. Wal-Mart is the coolest store.
11. The weekend lasts from Thursday to Sunday.
12. Home is no longer referred to as "home", college is.

* Before I came to college, I wish I had known…

1. That it didn't matter how late I scheduled my first class, I'd still sleep through it.
2. That I could change so much and barely realize it.
3. That you can love a lot of people in a lot of different ways.
4. That if you wear polyester everyone will ask why you are so dressed up.
5. That every clock on campus shows a different time.
6. That you can know everything and fail a test.
7. That you can know nothing and ace a test.
8. That it's possible to be alone even when you are surrounded by friends.
9. That friends are what makes this place worthwhile.