1. Time management is definitely a thing.

Two classes a day sounds nice, but when your other classes start making up for that work, your schedule will be booked with assignments before you know it. Balancing classes, clubs and work can be tough, which is why college is one of the first places where many people start to focus on their time management skills- because it truly is important. So whether that means filling your Google Calander to the brim or creating a "study schedule" to stick with, managing your time is a must.

2. No one's really "too cool" for school.

Especially if you're living on campus, take advantage of all the events going on throughout the school year! These events are literally for freshmen to get out of the dorm to meet new people and get free things.

Everyone's getting used to the new environment and pace of college, so chances are, you're not the only one looking to make new friends and explore campus. Also, clubs are always giving out things like shirts, school supplies, and food at these events, so make your tuition worth it and swipe as much free stuff as you can.

3. Change is okay.

Maybe you're going to school outside of your hometown, or maybe you don't stay with the same group of people you came into college with, or maybe you change your major!

All of this is okay. At the end of the day, you will still graduate and you will come out stronger than you were before.

4. Take advantage of the resources available to you!

Your tuition may cover some things you didn't even know about. If you have a free gym membership, use it! If your school offers free tutoring, go! Eligible for a scholarship? Apply!

There are so many opportunities available to college students that we don't even realize. Make the most out of your experience by taking advantage of them!

5. Independence is key.

College is one of the first places where you really get to experience independence, but with a safety net. It's like the "real world" but with training wheels. Getting a taste of what it's like to live on your own and take care of yourself is one of the most important things that you'll learn while in college.

Learning how to balance even the basic things like getting three meals a day and doing your own laundry are actually very important in learning how to take care of yourself. At the end of the day, you're really the only person you can rely on. Don't be afraid to take some time for yourself.