Hi, it's me. Cassidy. A double major in Art and English, and notorious for doing way too much and thinking it's possible every time. I'm here with an article on what I've personally learned my first two years of college (I have a month left so I'm jumping ahead).

1. Less is more. Taking less classes my second semester (Four class/13 credits vs Five class/16 credits) helped me overall. I felt more on top of everything.

2. Working out is better with friends. My second semester of my sophomore year I started Evolve Fitness at Western, which is a group I made to motivate each other to workout.

3. Living in an apartment isn't all it's cracked up to be. I was stressed out about money all of the time, and I ended up having too much on my plate with my sixteen credits and trying to afford rent.

4. After moving home, I saved up so much money and the stress melted off of me. I don't have my own place, but living at home saves me so much money and I put it all into my savings account. I don't have to make as much each week, either.

5. Sometimes taking days off is important. I've gone to every single class this semester, and I only missed one of each class (two full days of school) this past Thursday and Monday because I was out of town for a convention, and then I was sick. Sometimes it's necessary to realign your mental health.

6. Some people say that studying on campus is easier, but I love having my own study space at home.

7. However, the student lobbies are perfect for watching Netflix between classes.

8. Walk to class anytime you can. Walking is so beneficial and you get to see your beautiful campus.

9. Try to attend some of the events that are put on by campus. They can be a fun way to meet people.

10. Don't party too much. It's not all that it's cracked up to be and you might regret it more than you enjoy it.