I have already learned countless lessons about life and college in my first semester here. Here is a glimpse of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
1. College is not just like it is in the movies
2. Sometimes it is though
3. Coffee is a necessity
4. Waking up for an 8 a.m. class is harder than it should be
5. It's kind of nice that almost everything you need is in walking distance
6. Not every friend you make is going to last
7. You don't have to party 24/7 to have fun
8. Time management is key
9. Until it isn't.... but you'll figure it out
10. Extra curricular activities are the perfect stress reliever
11. Washing the three dishes you have on your desk is a very satisfying feeling
12. So is making your bed
13. Dorm decor is a necessity to feel like you're at home
14. College professors aren't as scary as you would think
15. You will inevitably waste your money on a book that you only use once
16. Luckily, you can sell books
17. All your friends from high school do not just magically fall off the face of the earth, we have cell phones for a reason
18. Don't be afraid to call someone from home if you feel alone
19. Time will literally fly
20. So will laundry quarters
21. And your extra dining dollars
22. You will inevitably miss food from home
23. And you'll probably miss home itself more than you think
24. Sunday scaries are real
25. No one really cares if you eat alone
26. You will probably have a mental breakdown at some point... or six
27. You should always have a secret stash of chocolate with you
28. Finding your perfect place to do work and study is key
29. You should find somewhere you can escape to when you want to be alone
30. You'll thank yourself for going out of your comfort zone
31. No one cares if you dress like you're going to sleep
32. But dressing nice can make you feel more confident on an important day
33. You won't immediately make your best friends
34. You will probably feel pretty lonely at first, but so will almost everyone else
35. Not everyone around you is as happy as they appear
36. Shower shoes are a necessity, plain and simple
37. Don't be afraid to try again, this is the perfect place to make mistakes
38. It's okay to take a break, everybody needs a chance to recharge
39. In the end, you get what you give, so take the opportunities you're given