We are almost done with college. Weird, right? We have two (or three) more years to mess around, then scramble at the end of the semester to pick up our falling grades.

With that being said, there is absolutely no time to do anything that you are not in love with. Here we stand, halfway done with college, one of the most important adventures of our lives, and there are still people who are involved with people or things that don't better their future.

Here's my advice to you, because so far it's working for me: Drop the friends that do nothing for you. Drop the people that don't make you smile or laugh, because with such a short amount of time left in school, and life, you'll want to do all you can to make the memories positive.

I understand, respect your elders, but never respect someone who diminishes your self-worth. Stand up for yourself and what you believe in. You may be young, but passion and eagerness to learn go a long way.

Have a sense of humor and appreciate those around you who do too. Stand out, speak up, and never regret something you say. Forgive others for not being raised the same way you were. They aren't wrong, you aren't wrong, you are simply different. Eat that last piece of pizza. If it makes you happy in that moment, that's all that matters, right?

Do not date him if you do not want to. Relationships do not determine if you are beautiful, funny, intelligent, or worthy. Relationships can easily create distractions from where you want to be. College is for finding yourself, not necessarily for finding who you belong with. Be careful, and don't fall in love too easily.

Make connections. Be aware that absolutely everywhere you go you are making an impression on someone that you do not know. People talk, make sure they don't speak negatively of you before they even really know you.

Don't Snapchat at 3 a.m. on a Saturday. Seriously, if you take my advice on anything it should be this. I do it every weekend, and it still ends up being the biggest regret of the week.

The real world is right around the corner, and unfortunately we have to start realizing that. Of course, go out on weekdays, laugh, make memories, and treat those who matter in your life better than you treat yourself, but also be prepared to start making the changes that are necessary for a successful and happy future, because it's coming up quick.