From leaving high school to entering college for the next four years, there’s so much you want to accomplish—whether that be being the very best at beer pong and classes, or just going through college stress free, it’s all up to you to decide. Yet, with parties and classes, there’s the inevitable: Relationships. Hopefully this can be a guide as to how to navigate through one, whether you’ve been together for five years or you’re on the hunt for someone new.

1. First and foremost, understand that a relationship in college isn’t everything.
2. College boys are like Schrödinger’s cat
3. Get to know them!!
4. Always, Always be yourself

1. Though you don’t necessarily need one, it’s perfectly okay to want a relationship. So when looking for a relationship, keep that in mind. While scoping out boys might seem like fun, and sometimes it’s worth it, it’s not the most important thing in the world. The most important thing is you—you in your entirety, from head to toe.

2. College guys, as much as we young college girls would like to believe, aren’t “good” or “bad,” much like whether or not Schrödinger’s cat is dead or alive. They can be the best people or the worst, and thankfully, there’s some in between. Just pick wisely! Even if the two of you don't end up as close as you wanted, you've gained a great friend.

3. Though one-night stands are a thing in college, please be safe. Be careful at parties. If there’s someone you’re beginning to feel butterflies for, get to know them. Go to events on campus together, or if you’re able, go off campus. See a movie. Go to the park. See them in everyday life and go from there.

4. Boys can bring out the best, or the worst in a girl, especially in college. We often change to fit them, or so we don't we “don’t change." We do, and sometimes we lose a part of ourselves. Please be yourself around every guy, whether that’s impish and silly, charismatic, or sweet and kind, you are you, and no one can take that from you. The right guy will come along and will love you, for you.