As a senior in college, I'm starting to look back on the things I wish I took for granted during my college experience. Everyone talks about how these years are the best four years of your life. To really get the full experience, I urge everyone that has some years left to take full advantage of these 10 things people tend to regret not participating in.

1. Not joining clubs/societies on campus

Going to college is a huge change for most people, because you usually don't know anyone at first. The best way to get meet people on your campus is to get involved. No matter what you decide to do, whether it's joining a club, joining Greek life, or volunteering, it's a great way to meet people and fill up your time. You never realize how busy your life was in high school, between class for seven hours, sport practices, homework, working, and a social life, until you only have class a few hours a day. Participating in clubs and societies on campus will make you feel more involved on your campus and will also expose you to new friends and learning experiences.

2. Choosing a major that you don't love

I was originally a Criminal Justice major, and this May, I will be graduating with a Business Administration major with a minor in Marketing. I did a complete 180, but it was the right choice for me. People tend to get nervous about changing their major because they might get behind on credits. But let me tell you, it's 100 percent better to take a few extra classes in order to switch your major than to graduate with a degree you have no idea what you're going to do with. If you have no idea what you want to major in, meet with your advisor or career services counselor and they should be able to guide you in the right direction.

3. Living in the past

A lot of people come to college and keep thinking back to their time in high school. I've been guilty of this throughout my time at college, and sometimes, it can be toxic. Whether you think about the relationship you had or the awesome times you had with your sport teams, these memories are fine to think of from time to time, but don't get stuck thinking about the "glory days." If you're lucky, your time in high school was a positive experience. But college is a time to grow as a person and truly figure out who you are, so spend more time on doing this in college and try not to constantly relive your high school memories.

4. Not being responsible enough

College is known for being the best four years of your life for a reason; it's a ton of fun. But always remember to try to keep a balance between work and play. You'll thank yourself later when you don't have to retake a class for missing too many days or ruin your GPA over a sub-par semester because you were going out too much. College is a time for fun, but it is also a time to get your stuff together to figure out what you're going to do with your life.

5. Not having enough fun

Contrary to number four, don't be too responsible either. There have been crazy parties or friend's birthdays that I have missed out on because I was too nervous to go to class the hung over next day. Make sure to stay focused on your studies, but don't be afraid to be irresponsible once in a while and go to that party on a Tuesday night, even if you have a quiz in your 8 a.m. the next day.

6. Letting a relationship hold you back

This is a huge regret for some people. Do not waste your time on a bad relationship. In a relationship with your high school sweetheart? Break up. It's really hard, and it's going to take a while to get over it, but you'll come back to each other if it's meant to be. Staying in a relationship from high school can hold you back, because it's healthy to experience dating other people. You never know who you may meet during your time in college, and the chances of you and your high school sweetheart lasting through four years is slim anyway. Long-distance relationships are brutal, trust me, I've been there, and learning how to be single is really a good lesson.

If you start dating someone from your college, don't stay with them just because it's convenient. Relationships should always have more of a positive effect on your life than a negative one. So if you and your significant other are fighting more than not, let them go. This might sound like common sense, but you'd be surprised how many people hold onto relationships just because they're too scared to be alone or don't want to be hurt, it's not worth it, and you'll hate yourself for it later.

7. Not learning how to finance yourself

The last thing you want to do in college is ask your parents for money. It's embarrassing and it makes you feel like a kid again. Being in college teaches you how to save your money and spend it on the things you actually need, so don't get caught up in spending all your money on online shopping. You're going to need your money for other things like food, going out, books, and activities that you get invited to. Just be smart on how you spend your money if you don't work during the school year. The worst thing is to be the broke friend that can never do anything because you were irresponsible during the first few months of school.

8. Not taking advantage of the school's resources

Your school has way more to offer than you expect. Advisors, Career Services, Professors; they're all there to help you succeed. Creating a strong relationship with your advisor is extremely helpful. If you can't meet with them as much as you'd like, as least try to meet with them a couple times each semester to make sure you're staying on track with credits. Career Services is also a huge help in planning your success with either an internship or a job. I wish I went earlier than spring semester of junior year, because they are a great resource and help a lot of students get on the right path with their major.

Also, try to become a familiar face to your professors. Most professors love to help their students and they appreciate you coming to their office hours for guidance or if you have any questions. That's what they're there for.

9. Never interning

Most students intern the summer before their senior year to get some experience before graduating. This is a really smart move, and it's even better if you can get more than one internship before you graduate. Some people never intern, and usually it makes them feel as if they're behind once they graduate. Interning with a company helps you gain skills and experience that will differentiate you from other graduates looking for jobs. It's a great way to build your resume and to apply the knowledge you've gained from your classes.

10. Not studying abroad

This is the biggest regret you'll hear from people who have graduated college. Taking a semester to go anywhere around the globe is the best choice you will ever make. Last fall I went to Barcelona and was able to travel to nine different countries with my friends. Some people aren't able to study abroad because of their majors, but the people that can and choose not to, I pity you. Don't choose to not study abroad because you feel like you're going to miss out on stuff happening at your school. Studying abroad allows you to choose what city/country you want to go to next weekend instead of which frat party to go to. This is the biggest advice I can give to any college student: travel abroad and get out of your comfort zone. It will make for a great learning experience and get you hundreds of likes on your cool Instagram pictures.