As my freshman year at a big public university is coming to a close, it's time to reflect on it and give advice to others. One thing is different between my article and maybe other college advice that you have read. My advice will not be pertaining to academics, only life advice. I have taken classes on a college campus since my junior year of high school and everyone learns differently, so my school work advice isn't worth anything. I enjoy giving advice to others that changes the way they think, so I hope that is the same with you.

You will have doubts about where to go and what to do but don't fear and follow your heart.

Everyone has these feelings, whether it's when they get their first acceptance letter, a month before you move in, or even a week into your first semester. I almost guarantee you will change your major at least once during your freshman year, but you will find something you enjoy and want to do for the rest of your life. Try out different things, ask your friends what their major is and what they like/dislike about it, basically ask everyone you come in contact what they're major is. You might even end up friending a math major that will help you with every math test. You will find a school where you can't see yourself anywhere else, even if you absolutely hate it in the beginning. All in all, don't stress over your major your first year. Freshman year is the time to find yourself and finish all those gen ed classes.

The Freshman 15; do what you want about it.

It is not a myth, I can tell you that. You will gain weight, but what you do about it is up to you and only you. If people point out your weight or give you crap for it, don't let it get to your head. Everyone deals with it, and those who are giving you crap have most likely gained a few pounds themselves. If you want to get more fit, go to the gym, eat healthier. But if you really would care less, all the power to you. Your weight is such a small part of life that won't matter when you are older. Don't worry about no being able to eat healthier in college. Your school should have many options. Personally, mine has a whole salad bar at every food place, as well as Jamba Juice and other options, even if you are vegetarian or vegan.

Get involved in something you didn't see yourself ever in.

Join a intramural sport, a community service club, a sorority, or just something that seems interesting. If you were actively involved in a sport in high school, try it as a club or intramural. If you completed a lot of community service, join a service fraternity/sorority. Try something different. If you have never done community service, try it out. You might really like making a difference. Find something that fits your schedule, but also sounds interesting and is of importance to you. Clubs are great ways to meet new people, have different experiences, and potentially network for the future.

Stay in every now and then.

There is no need to go out and get sloppy drunk every day of every weekend. Your #1 priority at college is school work, not your immense social life. Sure, having a social life is great, but there are far more important things than sneaking into a bar so you don't have to pay cover. When Monday comes along and you are saying "Oh my god, I have soooo much homework to finish," you are at fault. It's such a better feeling to finish all your homework in one night and have the weekend to do whatever, than pulling an all nighter on Sunday to get everything done. You have four years to go out, don't let your freshman year be the year that you can't manage your time wisely. Trust me, your classes are far more important than Dollar Drink Night or the 'Merica themed frat party.

Drifting apart happens.

College is time to make new friends and stay in touch with old ones. But as classes get harder, you will have less time to catch up and may drift apart from your high school friends. Life is busy, you just have to accept that. You will not have the same friends your whole entire life. Try to keep in contact, but understand if you are not their first priority. You may also drift from friends that you have made in college, but everyone has points in life where they have no time from anything but school work. You will make new friends that last a lifetime, so don't worry yourself too much about it.

Don't get yourself caught up in high school drama.

You graduated, it's time to leave high school behind. Don't think that you have to go home every weekend because you need to see the latest high school sport, the kids who are still in high school, to go to high school parties, etc. You are in college, there is no reason to get into any drama that goes on at your high school. Be the bigger person and don't. Overall, don't get into any drama wherever you are, drama is for those who are childish and cannot move on from high school.