10 Unwritten Rules of College
1. The Snack- Some professors allow students to bring snacks into the class. Did you notice how I said snacks, and not a full blown Thanksgiving dinner? No one wants to be stuck in a room for an hour and a half and have to see someone pigging out, especially if the person is eating some weird dish. If it can't fit into one small Ziplock bag then it isn't a snack.
2. Obnoxious- Surely this isn't written anywhere but everyone hates an obnoxious student, especially the professor. If you're the obnoxious student and do not know it ask yourself this question, every time you make a comment do people roll their eyes, suck their teeth, or make side remarks? If so you need to keep the smart remarks down to a minimum, or just hush it.
3.Brown Nosing- We have all seen them, the largest "Arse Kisser" is the one that always has something to say. If the professor states something, there goes that one student inputting their two cents. No one likes a "brown noser" so if you feel like you have to kiss up to get a good grade, you might be surprised by the time the semester is over and you find a nice fat "F" as your grade.
4.The Grapevine- If you go to a smaller college rumors spread like a wildfire. Gossip travels no matter the size of the school but if the campus is smaller you'll realize that the moment something left your lips it's reached everyone and their "momma". Oh yeah remember that we live in a social media age so imagine how fast it is to retweet or like something on Facebook. Yup, rumors fly.
5.Plagiarism- Yes, it is written in the syllabus but it is EXTREMELY risky not to mention it on this list. During college you will be writing a ton of papers. Some students become overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do so they turn to using someone else's work and calling it their own. I warn you, If you are caught plagiarizing you'll will be reprimanded drastically. Avoid all that mess and just get your work done.
6.Same Problems & Friendships- Friends with relationship problems are the worst during college. You'll quickly see that there is always that one friend that finds themselves stressing over someone. The part that drives people crazy is when they do not take the advice that is given to them and end up making the same mistake over, and over again. Friendships do not always last so keep that in mind when you're supplying the shoulder to that one sobbing friend.
7. Sloppy Seconds- This is a good one. This rule can be applied to any time in your life. Never and I mean EVER date one of your closest friend's ex's, that is one line you do not want to cross. I don't care if you got "permission" to do so. If you do date a friend's ex they'll always have that to hold against you. You don't want to deal with that mess. The good thing about college is that there are a MILLION of options, trust me.
8.Never Go Alone- Partying is inevitable during college but there are many risks that students are exposed to when they go partying. Date Rape drugs are a major risk people face when they go to clubs or house parties. If you are going to bar hop or what ever the case may be, never go alone. It's better to be surrounded by people who have your best interest at heart than to be around creepy freaks that will do anything to get what they want.
9.Professors aren't Nanny's- It may come to a surprise but Professors will not grab your hand and walk you through college. There are a couple of professors who are more lenient than others but don't expect all of them to give you a free pass. As professors they are there to teach you, but you have to do your part and get the work done.
10.The Shock- College is nothing like High School. If you are a freshmen keep in mind that what you are about to experience is nothing like what you just went through for the last four years. College isn't impossible, it is just a new challenge. If you tell yourself that you can do it, you will.
Catch you next time,
-L.U.J
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