From one college gal to another, live your best life, and know these things to be true:

1. Forgive yourself and others, even when you don't want to.

The past is in the past. The only thing you can do now is to move on.

2. God is so good.

Even if the outcome isn't what we wanted, God is still good. So praise his name!

3. Treat yourself.

You are amazing, and sometimes you deserve a little something special. So, buy those shoes or that $5 cup of coffee.

4. Never turn down free food.

Because free pizza tastes better than pizza you had to pay for.

5. Don't hate the guy that broke your heart.

Don’t let the breakup steal your joy or make you lose sleep at night. You’re better than that!

6. Travel. Travel a lot.

You only live once, so travel anywhere and everywhere. Enjoy the culture and eat yummy food.

7. Appreciate everything you do and don't have.

Sometimes what we don’t have makes the heart grow stronger.

8. Know that everything happens for a reason.

God has a master plan for your life. Once you trust his plan, you know that everything that happens to you is for the better!

9. Watch the sunrise/sunset every once in a while.

Because why not?

10.You are beautiful just the way you are.

God made you in his image, and everything he makes is beautiful. Know that you don’t have to be skinny to be happy, or wear makeup to look pretty.

11. It’s okay to say no.

If you’re stressed out to your wits end and your BFFs invite you to go party, just say no. You’ll have more fun relaxing at home, if that’s what you know you need.

12. Family is important.

You only get one family, so treat them as such. Even though they may get on your nerves all the time (!!!), know how much they love you and how much you love them.

13. Always pet that dog.

I will never be ashamed of yelling across the street to pet someone's dog.

14. Worrying does not change anything.

Not only does worrying stress you out, it gets you absolutely nowhere! If something is ever on my mind, I try to think logically. This helps clear my head and gets rid of my “anxiety-blinders.”

15. You don't have to go out and party every weekend.

Sometimes all you need is a bowl of popcorn and a good movie to have fun.

16. Ask others for help.

We are not superhuman, so get over yourself and ask for help. Everyone does it and you will be okay. I promise!

17. Do the things that make you happy, whether they are “cool” or not.

You will smile the brightest when you do something you love, and frown when you do something you don’t. Who cares what’s cool. Just do you.

18. Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay.

You may be the juiciest orange in the whole entire world, but there will always be someone who doesn’t like oranges.