Before I came to College, I wish I knew...

That it didn't matter how late I scheduled my first class, I'd sleep right through it.
That I could change so much and barely realize it.
That you can love a lot of people in a lot of different ways.
That college kids throw airplanes, too.
That if you wear polyester everyone will ask you why you're so dressed up.
That every clock on campus shows a different time.
That if you were smart in high school - so what?
That I would go to a party the night before a final.
That Chem labs require more time than all my classes put together.
That you can know everything and fail a test.
That you can know nothing and ace a test.
That I could get used to almost anything I found out about my roommate.
That home is a great place to visit.
That most of my education would be obtained outside of class.
That friendship is more than getting drunk together.
That I would be one of those people my parents warned me about.
That free food served until 10:00 is gone by 9:50.
That Sunday is a figment of the world's imagination.
That Psychology is really Biology.
That Biology is really Chemistry.
That Chemistry is really Physics and Physics is really Math.
That my parents would become so much smarter in the last few years.
That it is possible to be alone, even when you are surrounded by friends.
That friends are what makes this place worthwhile!!
That I shouldn't be dismayed at goodbyes.
A farewell is necessary before we can meet again,
and meeting again, after moments or a lifetime
is certain for those who are friends.

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