With less than three weeks left of my first year of college, I have been reminiscing on the past 8 months. My first year has been eventful to say the least. Between adjusting to life away from home, taking difficult classes, to experiencing a few heartbreaks and heart swells, one thing is for certain, there was a lesson in every task.

1. You won't always be best friends with your roommates.

2. Taking a step out of your comfort zone can lead to some unforgettable experiences.

3. Don't cross oceans for people who wouldn't cross puddles for you.

4. You don't have to go out and party to fit in with the crowd.

5. The friends you make first semester will probably change by the second semester.

6. But you will find out who your true friends are, and it will make you value them even more.

7. Your high school study habits will have to change drastically.

8. You don't have to do the things your friends want to do because there are a million things YOU like to do on campus.

9. You will get a bad grade on a test and you just have to accept it.

10. Time is going to fly by, so enjoy every moment.