College is the arena where we live without fear or responsibility, complete our wildest fantasies and just do some of the most outrageous shit ever. But it's okay and somewhat socially acceptable to live like this when you're in college. If you haven't done any of these things before you finished college, well then you're just missing out!
11. Lost your virginity.
When you're a teenager, losing your virginity is on the top of your wish list! But it's not even for the want of doing it, it's generally so you can feel cool and tell your friends that you've had sex. The simple fact is that most of us don't lose our virginity until college when we're mature enough to handle that intimacy. But if you haven't given away your flower before college, you're unfortunately missing out...
10. Experimented with drugs.
It's not cool or even really acceptable to be experimenting with drugs after you leave college. If you haven't smoked your first joint by a certain time, then you've missed your opportunity and are too old to start messing around now.
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9. Been through at least one serious relationship.
Everybody has those couple of "relationships" that they remember when they're young. Having that one serious relationship gives you something to compare your future partners with and presents you with a taste of what a long-term relationship is like. After college is when we enter the real world and start to really look for a serious partner, so you don't want to experience your first real one at this time.
8. Had an all-night study session.
College is a the time when your body and mind are at its most sturdy and, to you, seemingly indestructible. You can stay awake for 24 hours, polish off an ounce of weed in a day or plough through a crate of beers in a night out and still live to tell the tale. However as you get older, you'll realise that this becomes more and more difficult!
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7. Made your own booze.
Students are synonymous with poverty. Okay, not in the Oliver Twist sense of the word, but they are known to live off 99c noodles and the cheapest alcohol around. When you're at your lowest point, many of us have actually tried to make our own alcohol. Feeling like the character in Dexter's Laboratory, you whisk together a throat-corroding concoction to fuel your night of drunken debauchery, and it works! NEVER again though! Your post-college self won't be able to handle this epic hangover.
6. Endured a walk of shame.
The older you are, the higher your pity and self-shame level is after a casual sex encounter. Here's a graph to help you understand. Teenager: 5% - a walk of shame is nothing to you. You actually enjoy it as everyone knows that you just had sex.
College student: 25% - it is still cool but you're growing a slight conscience about what you're doing. You think, "am I too old for this?" But you you forget all about it during your sausage and egg mcmuffin on the way home.
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Post college: 100% - You wake up with a diagnosis of the fear, wearing your sunglasses and grabbing a taxi, desperately hoping that nobody you know sees you on your journey home. Your shame level is at its absolute highest! "I'm definitely TOO old for this!"
OAP: 0% - You're retired, old and you just couldn't give a damn. You've earned the right to do whatever and whoever you please! You really couldn't care less!
5. Cleaned up your social media presence.
Applying for a job you REALLY want is the first time that you freak out about everything about you online! What if they check your Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and even BEBO account?! All these questions begin racing around in your head: "Should I have posted that on Facebook?", "was that a bit racist?", "Do I look like I'm on drugs in this profile picture?!"
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4. Joined a society and never attended any of its events.
Every college student ever has fallen victim to clubs and societies day. You make a donation to a totally ridiculous society to gain membership, realise it's full of douchebags or nerds, and call it a day - you never show up again. It's always the most outrageous of clubs that you think you will keep your commitment to - Underwater Golf Soc, Ultimate Frisby Soc or Blind Poker Soc!
3. Had a casual sex encounter.
It feels good having a one-night thing with somebody. You both get a release and separate in the morning with no strings attached and free to date whoever you please that evening. For some, college life is all about your casual sex encounters. Slut it up while you still can.
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2. Woke up not knowing where you are.
Waking up spread-eagled on a stranger's couch drunk, naked and afraid may not sound like fun to most people, but it's the previous night's antics that make this frightening morning experience worthwhile. You try and piece together like a jigsaw, the outrageous moments of last night with the help of your friends. "DUDE, you were an absolute mess last night!" There's a slight aura of pride and accomplishment in your achievement, but it doesn't last forever!
1. Completed something ridiculous for charity.
Everyone should do something ridiculous for a good cause while they're in college and still have their youthful exuberance. Attend a full day in college covered in nothing but body paint, streak through your campus or go celibate for a month! You won't get away as much with doing these things when you're older!
