30 Things I Wish I Knew Before College

A lot of friends end up not being forever.
That cute boy that makes you feel special will break your heart eventually.
Failing one test doesn’t make you stupid.
Go to college where YOU want to go. Don’t let anyone else make that choice for you.
Don’t let anyone make any of your choices for you. Not a boyfriend, not your mom, no one.
Learn to love yourself and put yourself first.
Don’t trust too much, but also don’t trust too little. Find a balance.
Life is going to throw some huge curveballs at you, but don’t let it scare you.
Change is normal and it’s going to happen.
Understand that you can only control yourself and your actions. You cannot control others and what they do.
Learn forgiveness. Holding grudges just makes everything a lot harder.
It’s okay not to have a complete well thought out plan. Sometimes going with the flow is better than having a plan.
Just live your life the way you want it, not everyone is going to agree anyway.
Studying is important and you should really learn some great study habits.
You don’t have to buy every textbook recommended by your professors, sometimes you never use them.
You don’t have to party in college just because everyone else does. You can party or stay in your room watching Netflix. Either is fine.
You’re really gonna miss home cooked meals.
Learn how to become good at naps because you’ll need them.
Get information on the services offered around your campus. They can be helpful.
No one is judging what you’re wearing to your classes. Most people rolled out of bed five minutes before class anyway, so why would they judge?
Be open to new types of people. You never know what types of friends you make. You might even find the love of your life.
It is 100% okay to be that person who spends all your free time focusing on academics. You determine your future, so focus your free time in a way that helps your future.
Remember that no one else defines your worth.
Only keep people in your life that truly deserve to be in it.
Don’t put anything above your grades. Especially not a boy.
Push yourself to always do better, but never push yourself too hard. You can only do so much.
Crying is completely normal during college. College is stressful and it’s going to cause tears.
Don’t settle for a major because it can land you jobs that can make lots of money. Pick a major that will get you a job that you love.
Your mental health can teeter, so try to take care of it as much as possible.
Most guys don’t mature in college so don’t expect it.