In moving to my new house at Purdue for my senior year, I got to thinking. This may be my last year of college ever. My last year of complete freedom and fun. So I made a list of things to start doing while I still have the opportunity. Eleven Things you need to start doing now.

1. Travel more.

You have all the freedom in the world at this age, travel to different states or countries. Meet new people and make new friends all over the world. You have nothing tying you down or holding you back, so buy that ticket and explore.

2. Going to concerts.

This one may seem like a given, but shows can be pricey. You deserve to have at least one night of pure fun to listen to your favorite bands or musicians. This can also give you the opportunity to travel, and get out of your town with your friends.

3. Meeting new people.

In Our early twenties, we usually have a solid group of dependable friends that we’re comfortable with, but one of the greatest lessons I’ve ever learned was to put myself out of my comfort zone. Doing so opens the door for new opportunities and challenges.

4. Write down your experiences.

Don’t let a single memory go abroad, write down the special moments, the tough times, the random thoughts, the midnight conversations, everything.

5. Make memories and take pictures.

Narrate these memories, keep the pictures, hang them up, glue them in a book and write about them. But never forget about them, these moments of your life are fleeting and precious, hold on to them dearly.

6. Don’t get stressed about the future.

This is by far the most difficult, it's easy to get wrapped up in all the stress, and uncertainty but when this happens take a breath and just relax for a minute, assure yourself that it all works out in the end.

7. Open up to people.

Most people are by nature protective of themselves and untrusting of others. Many people, like myself, are guarded when it comes to opening up to people. But what I’ve found is that the risk of getting hurt is worth it.

8. Go for something risky.

You never know what’s possible until you try. You can accomplish more than you think you’re capable of achieving. As a population, humans are very self-critical and insecure. Nine times out of ten we don’t achieve our goals because we are anxious about the possibility of failure.

9. Do what you love.

You have no time to waste. Don’t chase someone else’s dream because you’ll realize how miserable you are when it’s too late. You will be the most successful you can be if you do what you love and what you’re good at.

10. Share your work.

When you’re young is the best time to share your work. Being a rookie is a blessing because rookies can share their work without the worry of the quality. You have nothing riding on your success yet, so share your work, and get your name out in the world.

11. Aspire to inspire.

This should be your ultimate goal. You don’t want to inspire people to be you; you want to inspire people to be them!!