Being alone is so underrated. I experienced some of the best moments of my life while I was alone. I love drinking coffee in cafés by myself, where I'm not forced to make conversation. I love being able to sit alone and drink my coffee, read my book, listen to my music, or do whatever I want to do in complete and utter solidarity. I love driving alone; being in control of my own destination and being able to make my own decisions. I love thinking and studying while I'm alone. I love reading, writing and being alone.

I watched the movie "How to Be Single" recently, which is about a girl who had always been in relationships and was discovering what it is like to be truly single. In the end, she realized how important it is to grow by yourself. Contrary to popular opinions, I have no desire to get into a relationship in college. In my eyes, college is the time to be with yourself. College is the time to grow individually and find out who YOU are.

Independence is underrated. Loneliness is underrated. Being single is so underrated. The short amount of time we have in college is the time we have in life to be selfish. It's the little time we have to

care solely about ourselves and make actions that will only affect ourselves. I can't imagine finding myself with someone else by my side. Relationships are important. Finding love or someone you want to be with is also important, don't get me wrong. But I just don't think the time for that is now. This time is yours and only yours.

Don't always think that loneliness has a negative connotation. Being alone has brought me to the most amazing revelations. Being lonely doesn't mean you have to be sad. Being lonely gives you the room to grow, experience and just be. Being lonely gives you the freedom to be who you are and do what you wish. So next time you get sad about not having a boy to sleep with or talk to, remember the importance of yourself and your independence. Hug your pillow a little bit tighter at night and read a book when you wish you had someone to talk to. I love being alone, and that's something I don't plan to give up any time soon.