When I came into college, everyone talked about how hard sophomore year is. I thought I would be immune to it, but I wasn't. It definitely was hard, but I also learned some valuable life lessons.

1. You really do need to work

During freshman year, the idea of off-campus housing and paying bills seems so far away. Sophomore year it hits like a truck

2. Having a car on campus is fun until it isn't

It's all fun and games until everyone wants rides and you're the only one who can drive

3. Finding off-campus housing is nearly impossible

There is no such thing as a "perfect" apartment or house or whatever.

4. If your schedule looks bad on paper, it's a lot worse in person

If you get exhausted just looking at your schedule, just drop a class. Seriously

5. Being 20 is kind of the worst

You're basically an adult, but you still can't go to bars.

6. You really do need to exercise

Not so much for weight, but for emotional stability

7. The friends you made freshman year aren't necessarily the best

I came to school sophomore year thinking I would be hanging out with a very specific group of people. I left sophomore year hanging out with a different group. They're still my friends, just not as close as I thought

8. Branch out of your circle

Seriously. Make friends with people you don't have class with

9. Tinder actually is dumb

It's just draining and stressful. It can be fun when done right, but don't let it consume your life

10. Don't date your best friend

Seriously. Even if you break up and stay friends, you will always have that small pang of resentment

11. You can be the only single friend and still be happy

It can be hard to be the only friend who isn't cuffed, but it shouldn't ruin your life

12. It's better to have multiple jobs you love than one you hate

Freshman year, I hated my job but I made a lot of money. This year, I have two jobs, but I love both of them.

13. If you don't make the right choices during the summer your academic year can be messed up

Seriously. If you spend your whole summer not caring about school and just focusing on work you will fall behind. Remember school exists.

14. Your best friend might quite literally be right behind you

There was a girl I became really close to this year only to find out she lived in the building behind me.