1. It's okay to look stunning or like a hobo.

There have been so many days where I want to look really good, and then there are days where I just don’t feel like doing anything. I love doing my makeup and hair, but I don’t always feel like doing it. In college, you don’t have to be put together to go class… most days it takes me longer to do nothing to myself but either way, it works! A simple bun or ponytail with a hint of mascara will go great with the oversized sweater and leggings you’re wearing that day. Every day is a new day and every day is a new look! So, wear that bright lipstick with that bun or wear that beanie to hide day 3 hair! Either way, you look great.

2. It’s okay to have an emotional breakdown

Things aren’t going to be easy every day of your college career, some days it’s going to take all you have just to get to lunch time. Being in college is rough! Things are hard, there is a lot of uncertainty in pretty much all aspects of life as a college student. Some days, it takes just a few tears and a good pep talk to get you through the day. It takes a good deep breath some self-encouragement to get a grip sometimes.

3. It’s okay to drink coffee.

A lot of coffee. Coffee makes mornings easier, and nights calmer. Coffee knows how to handle a very large margin of emotions. It can calm an angry heart or warm a cold soul. It can make the most heartbroken girl smile or the sleepiest student look human again. It does wonders! Coffee is great, whether it’s one cup while you’re getting ready or the third cup to get you through a night of studying. Coffee has your back, no matter what.

4. It’s okay to sleep in on your off day.

Some people think all college students do is sleep but it’s actually the exact opposite. If the student is dedicated to their school work, then they most likely don’t sleep a lot due to studying and reviewing their notes. Sleep is such a nice thing on a tired mind. It makes making choices and functioning in general much easier. So, sleep in on Saturday and don’t feel bad about it.

5. It’s okay to be you.

Whether that means being single or being a loner, you can just be you. You don’t have to pretend to be anyone else, just YOU. Life can be so chill when you’re living life the way the Lord planned for it to be. Life is hard, but not being yourself is harder. So be single and happy until the right person comes in your life, or be the life of the party even if it’s only with your closest friends. Any way you want it, be you.