Everyone always says "New year, new me", but college students should commit to these resolutions to make positive changes in their fall semester routines. Resolutions don't have to be big. They can be something as simple as adding a fruit to one meal each day. Either way, here are some resolutions college students should try.

1. Exercise

This may sound like a resolution everyone tries, but with commitment, this is a resolution that can be fulfilled. Get together with a friend, and agree to keep each other motivated. If you work hard for the other person, it makes you want to go, so you don't let them down. Start with two to three times per week, and then you can up it to four or five.

2. Eat only one carb per day

I know, this sounds like a resolution bound to fail. With dining halls, its hard to avoid carbs and sweets, but this can also allow you to stretch beyond the dining hall. Even if you must stay only eating at the dining hall, there are plenty of healthier options, you probably are just passing right over them. Limiting yourself to one carb per day will allow for weight loss and feeling better throughout your day.

3. Commit to getting a 4.0

You may be thinking, doesn't every college student strive to get a 4.0? I'd like to think so, but even the best of us can lose faith in our grades a couple days into the new semester. Keeping on top of your assignments, studying hard, and turning in your best work will lead to that glorious 4.0.

4. Get involved

Getting involved your first semester is something that either scares students or encourages them to jump right in. If you didn't get involved during the fall semester, I highly recommend you get involved this spring semester. Getting involved leads to social time and an escape from your studies for a bit. It also looks good on any resume.

Committing to one or even all of these resolutions can lead to higher success rates and happiness for your spring semester of college. By the time summer comes, you'll feel happier, less stressed, and you may even have a better body.

New year, new all of us.