College will teach you a lot, but I've found that I've learned more about myself than I have about anatomy or English.

20. Studying is actually important.

College is a wake-up call. If you coasted in high school (like I did) you better figure that ASAP.

19. High school isn't as important as you thought it was.

Every little piece of drama felt like it was Earth-shattering but in college you learn that drama isn't a big deal and it's much more fun to mind your own business.

18. The importance of time management.

It's so hard to juggle school work, friends, family, and work, so time management is KEY to a healthy life at college.

17. Embrace people that come from different backgrounds.

College is the perfect, and one of the only, places to meet people from all over. College is for learning everything you can about everyone you can, take advantage of this.

16. Your metabolism will slow down, beware.

It's not a bad thing, but you gotta watch what you eat because the freshman 15 is real.

15. For the love of God don't procrastinate on big papers.

Listen, I learned this the hard way. Start as soon as possible so you have time to revise!!!

14. Study outside when you can.

"Study" is a loose term. What I mean is: "Go outside and bring your notes with you and hope you absorb the information through osmosis."

13. Keep your door open during orientation week, your floormates can become your best friends.

I love my roommate to death, but I'm so happy we kept our door open during the first week of school. Most of my best friends are my "neighbors".

12. Pet every single dog you see.

They are few and far between, take advantage of them.

11. Go to events on campus.

Get involved on campus, whatever that means for you. I'm fortunate enough to go to a school that has things going on every weekend, and I'm so glad that we have things to get involved with.

10. Call your parents.

I miss my parents pretty much every second. My mom and I text every day. College made me realize that my parents are my best friends.

9. Your college friends will become your second family.

My friend group at college has quite literally become my second family. You have to come up with a new support system real quick. Grab the coolest people you can find and run with it.

8. You can hear everything through the walls.

I've been a witness to multiple break-ups, jam seshes, and some strange conversations. They didn't know it, but I was.

7. The showers are disgusting. It's okay, we're all uncomfortable.

Throw on the flip flops and speed shower. This is your life now.

6. The caf food is better than you think, but it's fun to complain about it.

Luther kids are lucky, but we sure like to complain. (Okay, it's really fun).

5. You and your friends will bicker, but the fighting never lasts.

Fights pop up fast and disappear just as quickly as they started (It's necessary for survival).

4. Cherish your alone time, it'll be few and far between.

Wow, college has taught me that I LOVE to be alone.

3. You really miss your dog.

This one's for you Hank, I miss you and your floppy ears.

2. You'll miss your mom and dad's cooking.

Currently drooling over homemade pizzas and orange chicken.

1. Going home is hard.

I love being home, but leaving this little campus and all my friends is going to be so hard.