Being 20, there are so many expectations you feel the need to follow.

You're no longer a teenager so you have to be more grown-up and mature. However, this is very hard and it's weird to realize that we are beginning one of the most important decades of our lives: our twenties. These are the years where we will graduate college, find a real job, and possibly get married and maybe have kids (that is super strange to think about).

With my 20 years on earth I have learned and experienced many things. Here are the pieces of advice I would give you:

1. Things will not be handed to you.

2. It's okay to stay in instead of party.

3. Cut out the negative people.

4. Be optimistic.

5. Speak up for what you believe in.

6. Step out of your comfort zone.

7. Make mistakes.

8. Learn from new experiences.

9. (Try to) act responsibly.

10. Smile often.

11. Don't rely on others for everything.

12. Embrace your quirks.

13. Patience will get you far.

14. Do things for yourself every once in awhile.

15. Create fewer, better friendships.

16. People will disappoint you and that's okay.

17. Figure out your priorities.

18. Say yes to new opportunities.

19. Find your passions.

20. Live your best life.