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20 Things Every College Student Needs To Realize

Finding your way takes time, but it's worth it.

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20 Things Every College Student Needs To Realize
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With attending classes, joining clubs, being part of a team and working part time.You can loose yourself and where you want to be. College is a time to find yourself and what path you want to head down, even if you are not attending college you may be stuck at this fork in the road also. Here ae somethings that are always good to keep in mind.

1. Your parents only want what is best for you.

2. You can't change your body type.

3. You are not a little kid anymore.

4. Talking about someone behind their back is not going to make you "cool".

5. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

6. People grow apart.

7. Just because someone tells you they love you, doesn't mean they will mean it forever.

8. When you do find love, don't run away.

9. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

10. Making a mistake is not the end of the world.

11. You're allowed to quit a job you hate.

12. Travel while you are young.

13. Trust your gut.

14. Crying doesn't make you weak.

15. You're allowed to feel lost at this age.

16. Work hard in school because it will pay off.

17. Know your worth.

18. You can't hide or run away from your problems.

19. Follow your own advice.

20. How you see yourself is so important

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