As the summer comes to a close and everyone starts getting anxious to get back to living on their own, studying (and partying) hard and reuniting with their best friends, you need to know what you're truly going to need coming back to school (or going if it's your first time).

1. Dorm Room Decorations

Whether you're a guy or a girl you're going to need something to decorate your room with. As for me, I'm always decorating my Pikeville dorm room full of Blackhawks garb. From posters to calendars to a jersey, you can find it in my room. What will yours look like?

2. Your Books!

It hit me today, classes start in three weeks and I still haven't ordered my books! Don't worry Chegg's got your back. Don't know what Chegg is? Check it out. It saves me hundreds of dollars each year, yes I mean hundreds! That's $100 more for food, gas, *cough* booze *cough*, oh and of course for school supplies that you really need.

3. Organization

My passion planner is my life. It keeps everything in order because I am so OCD. Figure out something that works for you and stick with it. From color coordinating notebooks to writing to do lists, this year needs to be the best one yet. So get organized and stick with it the entire semester!

4. Start Ahead and Stay Ahead

Get on top of all of your projects, homework and papers early and stay on top of it. No more procrastinating! It only causes unnecessary stress when finals roll around!

5. Make sure you have the essentials

Whether you're driving eight hours or flying across the country, don't forget to bring absolutely everything you might need! It's better to over pack than under pack. If you have old notebooks, books or folders with old assignments in them, bring them! I can't tell you how many times I've gone back to my physics and chemistry notes to help my friends. You never know when they'll come in handy!

6. Be confident!

Just know going into this year, whether you're a senior or a freshman, that this is about to be the best year yet! Walk into the classroom knowing that you are going to do great and you'll see better results than if you're timid. Don't avoid the social environment on campus, be drawn to it and make new friends!

7. Enjoy it.

As college kids, we always have something to complain about. Whether it's the amount of homework we have or the overwhelming idea of not graduating on time, it's always something. Just remember this: being in college is a lot more fun than working a forty hour work week. There are kids out there who wish they could be in college and adults who wish they would've gone. So whether you're a senior trying to hold on to what's left or a freshman ready to see what it's all about, just enjoy it while you're there.