It might not be as easy as you think it is to make friends in college. We’re no longer the little kindergartners we used to be so it’s not as socially acceptable anymore to simply tap on the kid next to you and ask them to be your best friend forever. Greek life is such a great way to make friends easily!You’ll get to attend multiple social events on a weekly basis like formals, date events and mixers that are literally designed for you to meet new people!Not only that, but you’ll also inevitably become very close with your line sisters whom you’ll be spending lots of time with at various things like chapter meetings and philanthropy events and whatnot. Keep in mind having a good group of friends in college is vital, you’re going to need that support group when things get a little rough, which they will.

Aside from the social aspect of Greek life, there’s a lot more to offer. Sororities offer tons of leadership positions which are great learning experiences and awesome resume boosters. Philanthropy events are great because you get to participate in raising thousands of dollars for various charities and causes. You might also be motivated to keep your grades up in school, as most sororities have a minimum GPA requirement for members.

And always remember that if midway through the rush process you decide you’re not into it for whatever reason, dropping is always an option. You won’t be making a lifetime commitment by choosing to rush.

Even if you don’t think it’s for you, give it a chance! It just might be the best decision you make in college.

3. Sign up for intramurals.

This one is really good for those of you who were athletes in high school like I was. Because to be honest, you won’t realize how much you miss it until you do. Playing a sport in college will also make you get off your butt and get some exercise, which is pretty important to both your physical and mental health.

Not to mention it’s super fun! Lots of intramural teams are co-ed so you’ll also get to meet lots of new people to make friends with.

And if you’re just not the sporty type, any type of exercise will suffice really. The important thing is just finding time out of your week to get your heart pumping.Weekly exercise makes a world of a difference in the amount of energy you have throughout the day, trust me! Ultimately, it’ll help make you a healthier, happier, and more confident college student.

4. Get adequate sleep.

In college, it's easy to sleep for hours on end, waking up every now and then to attend class, especially since your parents aren’t there to nag on you to get up and make something of yourself. But you’ll want to be careful because once you do get into the habit of sleeping for 11+ hours each day you’ll see an insane decline in your energy when you’re awake.

I sometimes still get into these funks where I get extremely lazy and just nap for hours on end after which I usually find myself listless and drained. When it gets really bad I even find myself sleeping through classes sometimes. Once you get into this nasty habit it’s hard to stop, trust me. So stay away from this funk and make sure to sleep for a reasonable amount of time everyday!

Sleeping too little will also be a problem every now and then too. If you’re like me, you’ll put your social life and school first which will leave you with about five hours or less to sleep some nights. This also results in you feeling pretty crappy so space out your studying throughout the week and try to avoid those all-nighters.

5. Aim for perfect attendance.

Like I once did, you might have this notion that college classes don’t take attendance and so you think that you don’t have to attend class as long as you get your work done. First of all, it’s definitely not true that college classes don’t take attendance, some do. Personally, all my current college classes do take attendance which affect my course grade at the end of the semester. Ultimately this could be the deciding factor between me making an A or a B in the course.

Secondly, even if your classes don’t take attendance, don’t get into the vicious cycle of skipping class, it’s an addiction! Almost like smoking cigarettes, the first time you do it makes it a lot easier for you to do it a second time, and a third and so on. Go to class and engage yourself and don’t take lazy days off!