It seems like all of the lists out there are designed to tell you what TO do.  We understand college is a rebellious time and we don’t want to rattle off a bunch of stuff you should be doing.  So, in the spirit of all good things are in list form, we’re here to tell you what NOT to do.

5) Don’t set your alarm for 5 am. Every morning.

– Unless, of course, you’re hoping that rage grows inside the only person who’s got a key to your room. Not to mention the one with access to your personal belongings. Might wanna consider those consequences before rising early to jog [which is definitely a task that can be taken care of between the normal college hours of eight and midnight].

4) Don’t pack your younger sibling’s sheets.

– We’re talking about Spongebob, the Rugrats, or any other cartoon you should’ve outgrown ions ago. Yes, some people can pull off this look, but chances are you’re more likely to wet the bed then hear, “Aw, how cute” because of your sheet selection. Then again, if you’re a bed wetter, you’re probably better off disregarding this thought altogether.

3) Don’t use the backpack that looks like a suitcase.

– Seriously. They’re great for travel, but not when your trip consists of a short jaunt across campus. Plus, you’ll be the butt of every joke. And since we really like you, we really, really don’t want you to be laughed at. But if you feel like this backpack-suitcase is a necessary appendage of yours, just say it was a gift from your grams. That excuse still works, right?

2) Don’t go home every weekend.

– Yeah, we get it. Your parents are suffering from ENS [Empty Nester’s Syndrome], a common disease that affects those who’ve just handed their sons and daughters over to an institution they pay a lot of money to and know little about [unless you’re a legacy]. But fear not, for this disease will fade with every phone call. Plus, Thanksgiving isn’t that far away!

1) Don’t say NO to anything.

– OK, let’s be adults here. When we say “anything,” we’re talking about invites to join intramural teams, weekend road trips, dorm-wide activities, late night grubfests, and anything else that includes fun. Because that’s what college is about. So get out there and have the time of your life. The memories you create will last a lifetime.