Your twenties are a time of change and growth. They are confusing, they are fun, and such critical times in our lives. It is the beginning of college, the ending of college, the beginning of your official "adult life" and so much more.

College or work, if that's what you do instead of school, is stressful! How is someone supposed to maintain their grades, have money, be studious, and have fun all at the same time? College is ridiculously expensive and it is really overwhelming to think about life is going to be like after college and how you are going to pay for college. Plus, how are you going to pay for an apartment and everything that comes with it and insurance bills? It's going to take a lot for someone to have a successful life after or even during college.

As much as it is important to be responsible and preparing for your future, your twenties is still a time for fun! This is when you may be legally able to drink, you may have a real boyfriend/girlfriend, and so many new things are going to be new. This is the perfect time for you to travel and take chances! Explore big and small and do things you may not have done yet. It is also the perfect time to get in touch with some old friends or make sure you are making time for friends in general. I am only 21 so that means that I am "new" to my twenties. But I have seen what my older cousins have already accomplished such as getting married, having successful jobs, buying houses, buying a dog and going on vacations. There are a lot of important things that happen in your twenties that are going to be amazing. Yes, there are going to be tough times. Like writing a thesis and finding the right house to buy but it will all be worth it in the end.

So get prepared for what is coming ahead. Get ready to experience new things and hold onto things from the past. Welcome to your twenties.