I know.. you are at a point in your life where you feel like you know everything and you are ready to now be an "adult" and move into your first dorm where you'll meet awesome new people. But, before you go off to school this fall, try to understand what is going on around you at the moment.

I am 23 years old and I am about to graduate college in less than two weeks, and life has hit me harder now that I am leaving, then entering. So I am just wanting to give advice to that freshman girl/guy who may feel just as lost as I was my freshman year.

First things first...

Your friends that went to your old high school probably won't be your friends anymore once you go to college. I do not mean that you guys may every so often like an Insta post, but you learn to go your separate ways.

Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT move in with your best friend from high school. Yes, there are some BFF's out there that are still thriving after living together, but from the stories I have heard, it is not a logical idea if you guys want to remain BFF's.

Also, call your parents. I know going back to on your own and you're now an adult. But, your parents miss you more than ever. You have to think about your presence is no longer there in your house, therefore, they miss you. So just call them. Saying hi to them will make their day.

Study, study, study. I think we all have made the mistakes Freshman year and not studying and deciding to stay up until 3 am watching movies and laughing with your roomie. But, trust me studying for that Bio test will pay off in the end.

I'm sure if you are a freshman reading this, you may ask why are you giving us this advice. I am giving advice to the Freshie out there because I want you guys to know to have fun and live in the moment, but also don't rush it. Trust me... life hits hard and you wish you could go back to being 18 year old you, Freshman year!