Pop culture has shaped the way a lot of us think about college and higher education. If movies and University courses will be so demanding that you’ll constantly be pulling all-nighters, pounding coffee and energy drinks in order to stay awake to cram for your next big test, right?

On this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd breaks down these higher-level myths. If your professor is 15 minutes late, are you really allowed to leave? How important is picking the right major in college? Does everyone join a fraternity or sorority? And what about the whole “freshman 15” thing?

Grab your books, and let's dive in.

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