1. Take time to travel the world.
Whether you're studying abroad for a semester or backpacking around for a year, there's no one holding you back! You don't need permission to go anywhere (well maybe ask your parents if they're paying)!
2. Give yourself space to grow.
A lot can happen in a year—give yourself time to become your own person. Set goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them.
3. Have some fun!
Enjoy your life a little! The world has so much to offer and there's no need to settle down just yet.
4. Focus on your academics.
Your education is super important! It's okay for you to want an A on your Econ test and a 4.0 rather than someone to take you out on date night.
5. Make life long girlfriends.
Take the time to fall in love with your sisters, they'll be the ones there for you when the going gets tough. Plus, we all know there's nothing better than powering through a bag of Smartfood popcorn with your besties.
6. You can be hairy for a little while.
I think I speak for all women when I say that shaving is the worst thing ever. No boyfriend means no shaving everyday, grow that leg hair out girl!
7. So much free time!
Take a nap, binge-watch Grey's Anatomy, read a book, throw that pile of dirty laundry in the wash…the list is endless!
8. You get all the covers to yourself.
Being single means an entire bed to yourself so go ahead and spread out or sleep sideways! Who's going to complain?
9. You're young! Figure yourself out!
You don't have to plan your life around someone else. Don't be in a rush to grow up, do what makes you happy in this moment. You're only young once!
