We all have to go through Freshmen year of college eventually. It is either a blessing or a curse but here are 100 things I learned during my freshmen year that will most likely help you.

1. Saying goodbye to your dad is actually super hard
2. Saying goodbye to your mom is actually way harder
3. Saying hello to a new environment is actually pretty hard as well
4. Professors don’t want you to fail
5. If you fail, YOU did something wrong not them
6. Okay but some professors do really suck
7. Take every volunteer opportunity you can (even if it's for a free T-shirt)
8. Regardless of how much snow is on the ground you better get your butt out of bed and go! (every class you miss is money lost)
9. Jeans is indeed dressing up
10. Do your homework as soon as you get it because you will get more
11. If something doesn’t work out right away, don’t worry, it WILL get better
12. You will probably find your best friend within your first week of school
13. Don't judge someone you don't know because they WILL become your best friend
14. The food isn't as good as you may think but that doesn't mean to waste your money at fast food places
15. You do NOT have to say "yes" to everything that comes across your plate
16. You will get sick, don't use your absences because you don't feel like getting out of bed
17. BUY RAIN BOOTS OR A STURDY UMBRELLA
18. The wifi probably sucks
19. They might break a power line, and the power may go out around campus but do NOT panic...Classes are probably canceled for the next day
20. It is okay to ask for help
21. If you get easily stressed 18 credits, a job, a sorority, and two clubs probably aren't a great idea
22. There is such thing as getting too involved
23. Don't trust everyone because you are desperate for friends
24. Take out your trash
25. Don’t put your ramen in the water fountains regardless of how far the bathroom may be
26. Joining a sorority/fraternity could be the best or worst decision you ever make
27. Get yourself a nice pair of headphones
28. If your neighbors are loud, go to them first because I doubt the RA’s will do anything
29. Use Chegg to buy books!!!
30. Alone time to just sit and think is critical
31. You don't need three pairs of tennis shoes, forty-five T-shirts and twenty pairs of pants
32. TAKE PICTURES!
33. TAKE PICTURES!
34. TAKE PICTURES!
35. Grammarly saves lives
36. If a professor says attendance doesn't count that’s not an invitation to skip class every single time
37. If you question it, you don't need it
38. If you don't use it at home, you won’t use it at school
39. If you're new to the area take a weekend to explore
40. Do your laundry before you break the hamper
41. No one likes their student ID picture…sorry
42. Your syllabus is actually your Bible
43. Have fun at least one night a week, ignore homework and stop stressing
44. Check your email every day
45. You don't have to drink and/or smoke just because you are in college
46. Go to anything that is free…your’e broke
47. LOOK INTO STUDY ABROAD!
48. Don’t make a mess for the janitor… yes, they are getting paid to clean the building but not to be our maids… do your part
49. Talk to that cute boy in class and make friends with him… this doesn't mean you have to date
50. If you're religious, keep God close
51. If you aren't religious, that's okay, just be open to new experiences if your college is religious
52. Call and visit home often
53. Just because there is ice cream doesn't mean you ahem to have it after every meal
54. Not having a major is okay, I promise
55. If you're bored, you're doing it wrong
56. You and your roommate could be complete opposites, but they could turn into your best friend
57. You and your roommate could be exactly the same, and you may end up hating each other
58. Move out or learn to live with it, you're always going to have to handle people you may not like
59. Find a hobby
60. Buy pepper spray, you may NEVER use it, but it makes you (and your parents) feel better
61. Nobody really cares what you did in high school… sorry
62. Get to REALLY know people not just their name and where they are from
63. Being on your own is actually pretty scary, but you'll get used to it
64. Find that friend who can be your “mom friend” in your friend group
65. But when it comes to a friend GROUP remember quality, not quantity
66. Name brand is only cool if you find it at Salvation Army or Goodwill
67. Find at least one professor to always go to
68. If you feel like giving up, remember why you started
69. Some friends may walk away, and that's okay they weren't meant to be in your life
70. Some friends may transfer, and it will probably be really sad but be happy for them, it’s what's best for them not you
71. Just because they are transferring doesn't mean you can’t be friends
72. There's really no way of escaping the freshmen 15… don't hate yourself everyone goes through it
73. You need to learn self-respect, enough to know when to walk away from toxic situations
74. Stay in touch with your friends from back home
75. One bad grade will not kill you
76. You must learn how to love yourself
77. Don’t make a promise you cannot keep
78. MLA isn't the only thing you will be using…learn APA
79. Invest in Post-it notes for to-do lists, reminders, notes to your roommate, inspirational quotes to hang up, bookmarks, to look at for decoration… Post-its are pretty handy
80. Slushy runs with friends are so much more than 5-minute drives…they're memories
81. Sometimes you need just to cry
82. If someone asks how you are, the answer is always “I’m tired” because of it's true… you're ALWAYS tired
83. The library is actually the coolest place on campus
84. Animals become cuter on college because it’s a rare sight
85. Get an outdoor blanket and sit outside on the lawn when it’s nice out
86. There is no dress code but respect yourself
87. Don’t change who you are for anyone
88. Stay organized…it’s super important
89. Your room will NEVER look like one of those Pinterest rooms
90. You will learn to love your mom's cooking compared to school food
91. If you sit in your bed to do homework, it will NEVER get done…use your desk
92. You have control over when your classes are when you schedule if you aren't a morning person don't schedule morning classes unless you HAVE to
93. Breathing is important in everything you do
94. Singing happy birthday to friends at midnight is a thing
95. If you lend someone a pen make sure it’s not your favorite one
96. If you help friends move, they help you move
97. Don’t post stupid things on Facebook that might get you in trouble, if you question the post don't post it
98. You probably won't marry the first person you date, take it slow
99. Pulling all-nighters doesn't make you look cool, it makes you look stupid
100. Time really does fly…it’ll be over before you know it

-Love Emily <3