Junior year had a lot of ups and downs, but it's over now and as crazy as it feels, I only have one year left in paradise. One year left of the "best four years of my life." I turned 21 this year, so here are 21 things I learned during my third year at the University of Tampa.
1. 21 is literally just a number and a birthday.
2. Friends will always come and go; there’s no time period of friendship where people magically become your “forever friends."
3. Just because you're best friends doesn't mean you'd be the best roommates.
4. It’s never too late to apologize.
5. Sometimes a relationship doesn’t work out and you two need to grow a little bit.
6. It’s okay to try again with a previous love interest—just be cautious.
7. It’s also okay to know when it’s time to move on.
8. Apply for internships and jobs 6 months in advance...not six weeks in advance.
9. Trust should be earned, not initially presented.
10. Network. Make connections with absolutely anyone you can within your field of focus.
11. Keep your big class projects and papers because applications often ask for samples and it’s time to start focusing on a portfolio.
12. House-hunting is nauseating, exciting, and extremely overwhelming all at once.
13. Take music suggestions from friends and expand your musical horizons.
14. Working out is always the right answer when you need to exert any negative energy.
15. Take advantage of your meal plan.
16. Stand up for yourself in the workplace as well as in the classroom.
17. Don't sleep on Fresh Kitchen sweet potato noodles (read below).
18. Getting double noodles is always the move (read above).
19. Making mistakes is all a part of your path toward learning how to be the best you you can be.
20. There are times where you can't listen to what other people are saying and just follow what you feel is right. If it doesn't work out well for you in the end, at least you know it was your decision.
21. Love yourself unconditionally.
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