Before going to college, people had always told me things such as always go to class, don’t put your drink down at a party, get involved, etc. Despite all of the "mother knows best" moments that has been reiterated into my mind, there are some things you just can't learn from the comfort of your home. Here are a few lessons I have learned from my time in college thus far.

1. Don’t buy your books from the bookstore.

If you do, you will end up spending $600 on three books that you will never use. Find out whether or not you actually need the book for the class because many times, you will have teachers that never use the book. Renting your books is the way to go.

2. Don't be afraid to have a dance party with yourself.

When life gets too stressful because you have four tests and two papers due in the next three days: dance it out.

3. You never sleep anymore.

Just accept it. Take naps often.

4. Become a pong master.

What is more embarrassing than someone who doesn’t know how to throw a ping pong ball in a cup? Nothing.

5. Exercise.

"The freshman fifteen” hits you like how Regina George got hit by a bus. Also, working out makes you feel great.

6. It's okay to cry...even in public.

I promise you that everyone understands how you feel.

7. Selling your clothes is a completely normal way for a college student to earn some extra cash.

Embrace the dollar store and dollar menu.

8. No one cares how you look for class.

You don’t have to do your makeup every single day. Wearing Nike shorts and a t-shirt is completely acceptable.

9. College is definitely not what it’s made out to be in the movies.

Sorry guys, there isn’t a Zac Efron raging party.

10. Two-strapping your backpack is considered normal.

And cool.

11. Beware of the caf.

Buy as much Ramen and soup because the cafeteria food always tastes like plastic.

12. Don't take eight AM classes.

They are equivalent to getting punched in the face.

13. It's okay to watch Netflix.

Netflix is your best friend and will always be there for you.

14. Don’t forget to do your laundry.

If you don't you will be searching through your dirty clothes trying to find the somewhat clean clothes to wear.

15. Don’t drink more than you can handle.

No one wants to be that person who always throws up or who gets super sloppy every single time they drink.

16. Take advantage of your free time and study.

You will regret it the night before you have a test and you don’t know any of the material.

17. Learn how to be the one with the good pregame playlist.

Also, download and pay for Spotify because no one likes hearing commercials while pre-gaming.

18. DO NOT SHOW PDA AT ALL WHILE WALKING TO CLASS.

Holding hands, kissing, and all that other relationship stuff is unpleasing to see and is unnecessary. This is probably the most disturbing thing someone can witness, especially at 8 o’clock in the morning.

19. Sometimes you meet your best friend in the bathroom at a frat house.

Hey, that is okay.

20. Learn how to have fun.

Because as difficult as college can be, it is important to find out who you are and who you want to be in the future.