There are a few very important life lessons I've learned while in college, luckily none of them having to do with calculus or biology. When I came into college as a freshman, I was so concerned with what people thought of me. Over time, this turned into me being afraid to speak my mind on certain topics or to become a so-called "go getter". I stopped taking chances because I became so afraid of the scrutiny I would face or the backlash that would ensue.

Now that I'm a little older and in my opinion wiser (some would disagree), and one step away from the real world I've learned the lesson that you can never be scared to take risks in your life. You think that boy/girl is cute, talk to humor her! What do you have to lose?

With that being said, this lesson goes so much deeper than just the topic of relationships. I think many people of all ages, not just college students, have stayed in their comfort zones their whole life and it's halting their growth. That's totally fine if that's just your natural personality. I'm taking to the people who yearn and desire for more in their lives but don't pursue anything or take chances in life due to possible rejection.

There will always be the possibility of rejection in life, but there's also always the possibility that you will succeed. For us college students, we're at a time in our lives right now where we're learning who we are and who we want to become. You can't find that out if you stay inside your comfort zone. Want to make more friends? Be that freshman that goes door to door in the dorms to get to know everyone. I know it's scary at first but by the end of the year you'll all be good friends. Join Greek Life if that's your thing! You just have to be willing to take those risks and chances. Take my advice, I've experienced it!

At the end of the day, life is too short to be boring. Take a chance, stand out. You won't regret it.