Here at the end of my sophomore year in college, I'm entering my third decade, leaving my teens behind, and becoming a bona-fide, 20 year-old lady. I'm no expert, but looking back on the past twenty years, I realize that I've grown a lot, learned a lot, and goofed off a lot. If you're still a reckless teenager like I once was *polishes monocle,* you may want to keep this tips in mind before you enter your perilous twenties.

1. Eat while your metabolism is fast.

2. You are not responsible for your friend's problems.

3. A honey barbecue sandwich with honey butter sauce is as good as a HubChub.

4. Goofing off is important.

5. But goofing off too much is bad.

6. The best friends aren't ones you see every day.

7. Speak your mind with tact.

8. Be upfront; don't skirt around the truth.

9. Travelling is worth the money.

10. Food is also worth the money.

11. Saying no doesn't make you a bad person.

12. There are nice boys left in the world.

13. Have fun in college.

14. But know that college isn't life.

15. If an event is advertising free food and/or clothes, you go.

16. Forever 21 clothes are cheap for a reason.

17. Having a few, nice things is better than owning lots of crap.

18. Friends who don't call you out aren't good friends.

19. A small group of good friends is more fun than a party full of strangers.

20. SpongeBob will never stop being relevant.