1. College is not like it is in movies
2. …. Sometimes it is though
3. Coffee is NOT a necessity (at least for me it wasn't)
4. It's nice that everything you need is either in walking distance or by taking a bus
5. Not every friend you make is going to last
6. You do not, I repeat DO NOT have to party 24/7 to have fun
7. But you can always go to another party, you can't always retake a test so get your priorities straight
8. Time management is key
9. Extracurricular activities are the perfect way to relieve stress
10. Make a schedule for your cleaning habits
11. Washing those few dishes that are piling up on your desk is an amazing feeling
12. Along with making your bed (which is now my favorite thing to do as a college student #adulting)
13. Dorm decor is a necessity to feel at home
14. College professors are not as scary as you think
15. In fact, they're going to be your best friends so be sure to have a good relationship with them
16. Your academic advisor does not have all the answers
17. You will waste money on a book that you will only look at once
18. But thankfully, you can sell them
19. DO NOT be afraid to call someone from home (mom, dad, sibling, friend, etc.) if you feel alone
20. Time will fly so enjoy every moment
21. You will miss home cooked meals
22. And probably miss home itself more than you think
23. Take care of your physical health to prevent getting sick like everyone around you
24. Sunday scaries are REAL
25. Honestly nobody cares if you eat alone
26. I'm going to tell you right now you will have mental breakdowns, multiple times
27. You should always have a secret chocolate stash in your desk or sock drawer
28. You will need to find the perfect study spot because it is key and will help you so much
29. You should also find somewhere you can escape to when you need to be alone
30. You will thank yourself for going out of your comfort zone
31. Literally nobody cares if you dress like you just rolled out of bed because lets be real everyone did
32. But don't forget, dressing nice can boost your confidence on an important day
33. You will not immediately make your best friends
34. You will feel pretty lonely at first, but so will almost everyone else
35. Not everyone around you is as happy as they appear so please make sure you're checking up on your friends and peers
36. Your freshman year, especially the first semester is the time to take (academic) risks
37. Don't be afraid to try again, this is the perfect place and time in your life to make mistakes
38. It's okay to take a break, everybody needs a chance to recharge
39. You get what you give, so take the opportunities you're given
40. In the end, know you've made the right choice if you start calling this place HOME
