That one needs to seperate wash or white sliders will take on a pink hue.

One can get cash from the debit side of your visa check card only.

One needs to learn home zip code when getting gas at the pump. Again, it won't work if you have no money in your account.

They are serious when the sign says no parking without a premit.

Law enforcement officials don't care what state you are from, speeding is speeding.

Oakley sun glasses and an ipod don't belong on the floor where one can step on and break them. Desks are provided.

Ping pong has never been as much fun as it is in college.

The electric bill will be much higher when the AC is left on at 60 degrees and every TV in the house and lights remain on for 8 hours a day when no one is home.

Cell phones are not hockey pucks and should be removed from ones pants when using the bathroom.

That black and pink stuff in the toilet is called mold.

Sheets should be washed more than once a semester.

It's easier sharing one bathroom with 4 guys than one sister.

When boiling spaghetti for the very first time one needs to make sure there is enough water in the pot.

Food in the refrigerator doesn't last forever. Expiration dates are there for a reason.

Plastic cups and paper plates can be expensive, but much easier than washing.

If you use liquid dish detergent in the dishwasher you will understand the meaning of tiny (and many) bubbles.

Garbage cans should be emptied at least once a day, not once a week.

Using a laundry hamper is so much more convenient than letting your dirty clothes lie on the floor.

One needs to check their mailbox occasionally so you can receive the mail sent to you a month ago.

Mom and dad are not here, but I will learn and survive on my own, eventually.

I think the kid is experiencing all of those.

Don't leave a red flyer in your whites (pinks)

If you have a meal plan, you don't need to go out and buy meals

You don't need to stay up all night if you have to get up early

Pizza is cheap, but 5 pies at a time adds up.

Money doesn't grow on trees.

And you don't get good grades if you don't study. I don't care if the math prof has only been in the country two months and can't speak English.

great list!!

Memories from the past

TPM,

I couldn"t agree more with your list. Our son is at St. John's in NY and is sharing a Tri-plex with 6 other baseball players. When he calls to ask how to separate clothes and whether you should deep fry or microwave fish-sticks, your list made my wife and I laugh out loud. You should add to it as your son's college experience continues. We'd be happy to give you a few more as our son experiences his own list of non-baseball related learning hurdles.

Keep em coming and thanks!

RedStormDad

redstormdad,
I could add to the list, but some things are left better unsaid.

The second year things fell into place, the calls for help become fewer and fewer.

My son is out of college now but the three years living on his own has taught him to learn how to do his wash, cook and clean, take better care of his possesions (that he pays for), take care of his own finances and even remembers on his own to change the oil!

Time for you all to come up with some good stuff!

That air conditioners belong IN a window and NOT on the floor when running.

That wet/dry vacs are a God send and can be used for MULTIPLE purposes...one of them being...soaking up all the water in the carpet when you leave an air conditioner on the floor to run.

quote:

Originally posted by luvbb:
That air conditioners belong IN a window and NOT on the floor when running.

Luv,
Now THAT'S one that I had never heard.

Amazingly enough there are things you can learn from them too!

www.fold-your-shirt.com

My son learned that if you leave your cell phone in your sweatshirt pocket it falls out while flushing it does clog the toilet.

If you leave food out in an old house you will get rats, BIG rats.

Then you put out RAT killer and house begins to smell, rat dies in the wall.

It is a waste of time to sort clothes. Much easier to throw in all together.

Luckily caught early, you do need to clean the lint trap in the dryer.

Things do get much better the second year. It also helps that we found him a new apartment.

Underwear is totally unnecessary.

When shower and toilet turn colors, throw straight bleach on it and like new.

Eating Pizza bones out of neighbors garbage is really not that bad.

Stay away from tequila, it is not an alcoholic beveredge, IT IS A DRUG.

Never use your roomates towels, better to air dry if needed.

If you have a girlfriend..your busted!

There are 35 different ways to make a hotdog

ANYTHING will cook in a mini Fry Daddy

When your parents visit, don't clean the place. Their pitty will result in extra cash.

Don't let your friends drive your car...EVER!!

If beer is advertised on TV, then its out of your budget. Go with the case that cost 1/3 of name brand. It all flushes the same in the end.

Never let your landlord enter premises without notice. OMG!

Do not report your car stolen too quickly....give it a few days, you will find it.

Do not miss your girlfriends graduation because of the campus wiffle ball world series.

Bisquets and gravy is cheap and good

Stealing beer from frat houses is dangerous

If you are renting an old house, don't touch any of the mechanical stuff in the basement.

Get to personally know the Dean of your major. Find a way, make him/her your friend, its easy and worth it.

Get to personally know your professors, it makes a diffrence.

If you need to "borrow" a reference book from the library remove the strip from the binder.

Don't call campus police Barney Fife to their face.

Be nice to employees of campus food joints and cafeterias. Big dividends.

Stay away from parties hosted by wrestlers or rugby players. They think they are tough and are looking to prove it.

Stay away from the political students.

Be nice to the campus bum

Do not brand or tattoo while intoxicated.

Body piercing should be left to professionals.

That hot chick in your calculous class is a bi-otch, don't even try.

Stay somewhat sober when things get out of hand, someone will need your help.

When you go home to visit, don't rush out with friends to quickly, take some time to visit.

When looking for a good science project, you will find it in the lower back right of your fridge. It will contain around 4000 species of bacteria, multiple colonies of molds, a thriving habitat worthy of a Discovery Channel Episode. Use it, your professor will be elated.

Your landlord is your enemy



There is a few off the top oh my head....

I think you guys are on to something here. I could see this being published as a best seller.

Tripledad,
you are getting the hang of it.

I forgot one..
When having a party only a few can actually fit into your livingroom comfortably, not the entire university student population!

These are awesome! I'd wish I would of had a list like this before sending him off to figure it out for himself first!

Another one to add to the list:

Don't let the uninvited party guests use your front door to slide down the staircase with!

I hope someone is putting this list together so we can all make some royalties!

Girls will date a baseball player just because he is a baseball player.

Some girls from the south are not all southern belles (trust me on this one ).

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TG:
I planned on staying away from what girls will do just because guys are athletes.

That is a very good idea.


I'll call them jock sniffers and leave it alone from there.

I kind of find this comment somewhat offensive towards young ladies, but that is just my opinon.

If you want to get technical about baseball slang, the young ladies are Annies.

The other term is used to mean guys who, not being athletic themselves, want to hang with actual athletes and coaches.

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If you want to get technical about baseball slang, the young ladies are Annies.

Young LADIES are not Annies,

Ah, spoken like a true Mama

(I was trying to counterbalance the misogyny )