Freshman year can be an emotional rollercoaster, so here are some little tips that I've learned for incoming freshmen who are about to experience the ride of their lives.

1. Learn to manage your time.

You can do everything, but you need to learn to manage your time wisely. That doesn't mean you can't ever go out with your friends and have fun, but if you know you have a huge exam coming up Monday morning then maybe you shouldn't go out Sunday night.

2. Get as involved as possible.

Join as many clubs as you can and get involved! It's important to try things that peak your interest and see what you like to do. Not only will you meet a lot of interesting people, but you'll learn more about yourself.

3. Chose your friends wisely.

Yes, it's fun to have those wild and crazy friends, but you need to make sure they have your best interest at heart. The friends you make in college are the ones that are here to stay, so you have to make sure you're choosing the people that are fun to be around but also care about you.

4. This Isn't high school.

Things are different when you enter college I promise. You don't have to worry about dressing to impress for classes and all the mean girls because no one really cares that much.

That being said, don't come in with that mentality from high school. Let it go. We are all adults here now so don't laugh at others, be mean, or judge others for anything. Be open-minded and kind to everyone.

5. Don't limit your friend group.

My freshman year was great, but at first, I was closing myself off to just one group of friends and it ended up not being the best decision. You have to open yourself up to others and not just stay in one friend group. In college, you will meet so many diverse and interesting people if you are friendly and open to it.

6. Dating freshman year? Don't do it.

OK, I can already feel the hate I'm going to get for this but your freshman year should be your experimental year. You need to figure out who you are, what you like, who you like, etc.

Why would you want to be tied down to one person your first year of college when you have the other three years to worry about that?

7. Have fun, and enjoy it!

Freshman year can be stressful and confusing but it's also the year where you figure out who you are. It's your first year really learning to adult and while it can be stressful it can also be really fun.

Freshman, just let college change you for the better and be open to new friendships and adventures.