Let me tell you something about myself: I never listen unless I learn something the hard way.

I’m one of those people who have a tendency to let emotions rather than logic lead. I dive right into bad decisions, never stopping long enough to mind the consequences. I know I’m not alone in this — making mistakes is a natural part of life. That being said, however, I’m not blind to the fact that my poor decision-making has only led to regrets. My first semester of college, in particular, has been one bang-your-head-against-the-wall moment after the other. There’s plenty of things I would do differently if I could, from guys to Greek life, social life to school. It’s not only a new semester now but also a new year, and I’m determined not to make these same five mistakes again.