1. Believe in yourself and what you stand for

Being true to yourself will always shine through in everything you do.

2. Know your worth

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise because you have only yourself to carry you through life.

3. Don't be afraid to take risks

4. Handle conflict in healthy ways

Learn this valuable skill and let go of superficial feelings of ill-will because they don't get you anywhere.

5. Be open to advice

Be open to the advice people give you because you don't have all the answers.

6. Be open to criticism

Take other people's criticisms as a chance to better yourself and reflect on the person you want to be.

7. Your happiness is the most important thing in life

It's OK to be selfish and put yourself first for your own happiness.

8. Explore any and all interests you have

Life is short and you never know what creative endeavor you might embark upon.

9. Don't let other people's opinions stand in your way

Don't allow your perception of what others think of you stand in the way of doing what you want to do, because their perceptions are not important.

10. Be weird

Show people your weird side because life is too short for normal.

11. Stay true to yourself

Say what your heart feels and stay true to yourself.

12. Let go of toxic people

Don't be afraid to let go of friendships if that's what you need, because toxic people won't help you out in life

13. You can't please everyone

Don't base your decisions on other people's acceptance of them.

14. Be selfish

At the end of the day, you are the only person you can rely on.

15. Be vulnerable

Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. Those who love you will stick around, and those are your true friends.

16. Appreciate what you have in the present

Don't always think about the future because the present is fleeting so appreciate what you have right now.

17. Make sure people know you love them

Life is short so be sure to let the people close to you know you love them.

18. Keep learning

Keep learning about the world and other people because you never know what you might learn.

19. Don't apologize when you're not in the wrong

Choose your words carefully because they have the power to shape your world-view.

20. It'll all work out in the end

Remember, you'll eventually figure it all out because you're still learning and improving upon the person you were at the end of your college career.