Of  course high school and college are on complete different levels. While high school was a good time, nothing compares to what awaits you at college. Here's a quick break down of some of the reasons you won't find yourself wishing to go back in time to high school.


Classes
In high school class was mandatory. You couldn't take a personal day or just flat out skip it when you overslept. I mean, you could but if you missed class too often there could be dire consequences. The beauty of college is if you don't want to go then you don't go. Although the professors do care about you, if you skip one... or 10 classes they probably won't do anything about it. Also, you're never stuck with that mundane  everyday schedule. Not having a science class five days a week rocks.

Second, for the most part no one cares if you're on your laptop or phone. If you're gonna be a huge distraction be polite and sit in the back row . But otherwise if you want to waste your time and money by sitting on Pinterest during the entire lecture then you may! In HS it seemed like the second a teacher saw a phone you got a warning or worse- your phone was held hostage by the teacher for the rest of the day. Guess what, you're in college now so suddenly you're an adult able to make capable decisions such as when it is the correct time to bust out the technology.

Class selection in college is the bomb.com. While there are certain Gen Eds you are required to take you are offered a multitude of classes to fulfill the requirements. After that all your classes pertain to your interests and your degrees. Honestly, I look forward to going to classes that are for my degree. Mainly because Communications/Public Relations/Journalism is the greatest major in the world but also because there are classes such as Social Media Strategies- school and twitter? Count me in.

Clothes
*Before I say anything, let me make it known that I will almost always dress to impress because it makes me feel good. With that being said, in college no one really cares what you wear. Sweats and yogas are the norm so you don't need to spend hours planning out an outfit. Sweatpants and a tee are fantastic because chances are once class is over you're gonna roll back into bed and take a much deserved nap and now you don't even have to change your clothes. If you want to dress up (which for some reason in college means jeans...) go for it. People will probably assume you have a presentation.

Food
College cafeteria food is better than high school food, easily. Is it as good as home cooking? Of course not but you do have a much wider variety. Most people that I know did not have the option of off campus lunch in HS. In college you can leave campus whenever. If you're campus is located around some amazing restaurants.. erhm.. Chipotle... then you are so very lucky.

Rumors
In high school, rumors can spread like wildfire. Of course rumors might get out in college but no one really care because chances are you won't even know the person the rumor is about.

The Past
The kids you went to high school with have known you for awhile. They might remember all the stupid mistakes of your past and won't let you forget. The best part of college is that no one knows about that embarrassing time when you fell down the stairs in front of the whole sophomore class or whatever dumb things you have done previously. Embrace this new start. If you want to redefine yourself then now is the time.

From loathing your 8 am, to late nights with some of the greatest people you'll ever meet, enjoy every second of college.