1. If you haven’t felt like quitting, your dreams aren’t big enough.

This may seem like a paradox, but sometimes if it’s too easy, you can dream bigger and continue to challenge yourself.

2. Take pride in how far you’ve come.

At times, it will seem like you have so far to go. Instead, look at how far you’ve come.

3. This is the time for memories.

Don’t take these four years for granted. Follow the cliché and live life to the fullest.

4. Your grades don’t define you.

While grades are important, don’t let it ruin your week. You are more than a grade or a GPA.

5. It will be worth it.

All that effort that you put into that one assignment, all of that time you spent working on that project… it will be worth it in the end.

6. You’re learning about yourself even if you don’t realize it.

Hard experiences shape you even without you noticing. You’ll look back and realize how much you’ve grown.

7. Being scared is normal.

The future is scary. College is scary. It’s okay, and it’s normal to feel this way.

8. Just be positive.

Negative thoughts won’t help you succeed, but positive thoughts will keep you going.

9. Sometimes you need time for yourself.

It’s okay to spend time alone every once in a while. In fact, it’s highly necessary and healthy to recharge.

10. Just do your absolute best.

Even if you don’t do well on an assignment, if you can look back and say you tried your best, that’s what counts.

11. Take joy in the journey.

This is your life and your experience over four years. Never stop enjoying it.